After portraying much of her life struggles through her music, Mary J. Blige recently revealed to CBS News that she originally had reservations about her marriage to Kendu Isaacs.
The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul has been open about her life struggles and notes that being sexually abused in the past has affected her relationships as an adult. Because of this, Blige originally doubted that Isaacs really loved her.
“Even after I was married, I still couldn’t believe it, that it was real,” Blige reveals to CBS News. “And he really did love broken down, little old me. ‘Cause I just never saw myself like the woman that a man like him would want.”
“Because my past was just horrific. I felt ashamed about everything. Me dropping out of high school, me not, you know, just not being beautiful enough. I just didn’t feel like I was smart enough or beautiful enough, you know, for years,” she adds.
Blige and Isaacs married back in 2003 in an intimate ceremony.
Blige recently released her tenth studio album ‘My Life II… The Journey Continues (Act I)’ as a sequel to her classic 1994 opus ‘My Life.’
Mary J. Blige is one of the most celebrated and successful female singers in modern music history, but her marriage to Kendu Isaacs was no fairy tale. In a recent interview, she revealed that fear held her back from tying the knot with him for years. The nine-time Grammy Award winner shared why she was hesitant to marry due to his “horrific” past.
Since their divorce in 2018, many have become curious about what drove them apart. It turns out Blige had reservations about marrying Isaacs because of his previous relationships and how it might affect theirs. She was scared that if he brought baggage into their union then they wouldn’t be able to make it work long term.
The details of exactly what happened between Mary J. Blige and Kendu Isaacs will soon be revealed in an upcoming documentary series on Lifetime called “Mary J. Blige’s My Life: A Story Of Pain And Redemption”. Until then we can only speculate as to why this legendary couple couldn’t make things work – all clues point towards painful memories from Isaac’s past coming back up during their relationship which eventually lead to its downfall.
Biography Of Mary J. Blige And Kendu Isaacs
Mary J. Blige is a celebrated American singer, songwriter, and actress who has helped to define R&B music for over two decades. Her songs often express her struggles with love and heartbreak, as well as personal growth in the face of adversity. Kendu Isaacs is a record producer and manager who married Mary J. Blige in 2003 after they had been together since 2000.
When Mary J. Blige agreed to marry Kendu Isaacs, it was not without fear due to his previous relationship ending ‘horrifically’ according to Mary herself. She did not want to repeat history by being hurt again and so felt apprehensive about making such a serious commitment despite their long-term relationship.
It can be argued that this caution ultimately allowed them both to enter into marriage with an understanding of each other’s pasts, allowing them both the chance to have their own space while also having the security of creating something new together which could grow out of mutual respect rather than fear or doubt. Despite facing some tumultuous times during their marriage, Mary and Kendu remain committed today, showing us all how a healthy marital union can triumph even amidst challenging circumstances.
The Couple’s Troubled Marriage
Despite being married for over a decade, Mary J. Blige and Kendu Isaacs have had their fair share of struggles in the marriage. In 2016, Mary filed for divorce from her husband citing irreconcilable differences. The couple was embroiled in a long-running legal battle to divide assets that included accusations from both sides about infidelity and financial mismanagement. After months of speculation and public drama, their divorce was finalized in June 2018 with many speculating it might be related to an alleged affair between Kendu and another woman.
The two were also known to fight frequently while they were together, which often led to heated arguments on social media platforms such as Twitter. Despite these issues, there has been no denying the love between them; even after their split Mary expressed her gratitude towards her former spouse during one of her concerts saying “I want to thank my ex-husband…thank you for believing in me.” Such declarations by Mary illustrate how even through hard times the pair still held each other up despite personal strife or hardship.
Though they are now divorced, this difficult experience speaks volumes about the resilience and strength of their relationship before its dissolution. Neither will forget what brought them together nor can ignore all that kept them apart; but ultimately this couple taught us that if we remain open-minded and determined then true love may prevail regardless of circumstance or situation.
Conclusion
In conclusion, Mary J. Blige and Kendu Isaacs’s tumultuous marriage has been a roller coaster ride for both of them over the years. Despite their divorce in 2018 after 10 years of being together, they still have strong feelings towards each other. Even though Mary had reservations about marrying Kendu due to his “horrific” past, she ultimately decided to take the plunge, hoping that it would be different this time around. Unfortunately, things didn’t work out as planned and their relationship ended with a bitter breakup. However, while they no longer share a romantic connection, one thing is clear: Mary and Kendu will always care deeply for each other and remain connected by friendship. Their story provides an important lesson on how even love can’t guarantee happily-ever-afters but instead serves as a reminder that sometimes understanding yourself better than anyone else is what really matters most in life.
