Mary J. Blige on Overcoming Drugs, Dad Abandonment Issues, Drama & More. (Interview in 2002)

This Mary J. Blige Interview aired July 3, 2002. Blige discusses the ups & downs and problems in her younger life, and how she overcame them. She discusses her past problems with drugs, her father abandoning her and their family early in her life, dealing with life insecurities like self doubt, self-hate, a lack of self confidence, no self love, etc. Bryant Gumbel from The Early Show is the interviewer. During this interview, references are also made to: No More Drama (album) Family Affair (single) What's The 411 (album) My Life (album) Queen of Hip-Hop/Soul Snoop Dogg Aretha Franklin Eric Clapton Elton John Mary's daddy Thomas was a jazz musician Real Love (single) Share My World (album)