Personal Life
In 2000, Blige met record industry executive Martin Kendu Isaacs (known as "Kendu") who became her manager. The two were married on December 7, 2003, in a small private ceremony at Blige's home attended by 50 guests.
Blige earned her GED in 2010.
Blige has been a resident of Cresskill, New Jersey.
Blige is a Democrat and has supported President Obama, performing at the 2012 Democratic National Convention in support of his re-election effort.
Blige has expressed support for same-sex marriage.
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