L&rsquo;OFFICIEL celebrates the songs and styles of Mary J. Blige on her 52nd birthday.

New York native <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2019/06/20/style/mary-j-blige-pride-mac.html" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Mary J. Blige</a> is a household name. With countless chart-topping songs and memorable style moments, the R&amp;B singer is accustomed to the spotlight. Blige's music, which is reminiscent of the electric years of the early <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/gen-z-y2k-millennial-90s-fashion-nostalgia" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2000s</a>, will not fail in making you sing (and dance) along. On her birthday, join&nbsp;L&rsquo;OFFICIEL in remembering some of Blige&rsquo;s best looks from her hit music videos over the years.&nbsp;

'Family Affair'

In the music video for her hit song &ldquo;Family Affair,&rdquo; Blige proves that she is the life of the party. Appearing in a number of outfits and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/beauty/y2k-2000s-hair-trend-tiktok-celebrity" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hairstyles</a>, Blige embraces bright colors, form-fitting silhouettes, and statement jewelry. She rocks asymmetrical blunt cuts, spiked-up pixies, and long hair all in a matter of three minutes and 44 seconds. The singer's metallic orange corset top paired with a matching choker and the perfect pair of <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/y2k-fashion-inspiration-2021-instagram-celebrity-style" target="_blank" rel="noopener">low rise</a> blue jeans stand out as a favorite look. Her intense smokey eye and signature oversized <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/fashion-jewelry-2020" target="_blank" rel="noopener">hoops</a> solidify her title as a major trendsetter of the early 2000s.

'Just Fine'

The top YouTube comment on Blige&rsquo;s music video for&nbsp;&ldquo;Just Fine&rdquo; reads, &ldquo;people might call it old, but I call it gold,&rdquo; and we couldn&rsquo;t agree more. The singer opens the video in a luxurious fur cape, a chic black <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/jumpsuit-trend-spring-2021-saint-laurent-chanel-celine" target="_blank">jumpsuit</a>, a French <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/how-to-wear-a-beret-french-style" target="_blank">beret</a>, and some thick gold hoops. The look is as fierce as it is timeless. In &ldquo;Just Fine,&rdquo; Blige reminds us of the importance of confidence and self-assurance. She appears as nothing less than powerful throughout the video as she wears open-backed&nbsp;dresses with belted waists and classic button-ups with sunglasses and a tie. However, the shining star might just be Blige&rsquo;s iconic haircut. Her chic blonde pixie cut with layered side bangs is often paired with a statement headband or a funky hat. The hairstyle screams badass woman, which is exactly what Blige is.

&quot;I&#39;m Goin&#39; Down&quot;

'I'm Goin' Down'

Tiny sunglasses paired with an oversized fur coat make for and standout&nbsp;combination. In her music video for &ldquo;I&rsquo;m Goin&rsquo; Down,&rdquo; Blige proves to be a trendsetter once again. She takes to the screen in a number of all-black looks, including a loose-fitting black pinstripe suit with a matching flat cap hat. Blige was a pioneer of the <a href="https://lofficielbaltics.com/en/fashion/how-to-style-an-oversized-pants-on-a-daily-basis" target="_blank">oversized</a> silhouette that continues to be prevalent today. The black-and-white music video depicts a series of post-breakup emotions while never compromising Blige&#39;s powerful aura.

'Thick Of It'

For her song&nbsp;&quot;Thick Of It,&quot;&nbsp;Blige sings, &ldquo;Love ain&#39;t just black and white&rdquo; while wearing a number of monochromatic&nbsp;looks. The artist&#39;s gold accessories and fabulous headwear (which includes a leather New York Yankees&nbsp;<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/celine-spring-summer-2021-hedi-slimane-monaco" target="_blank">baseball cap</a>&nbsp;and a classy white fedora), add an edge to her black and white ensembles.&nbsp;

'Not Gon Cry'

&quot;Not Gon Cry&quot; earned Blige a Grammy nomination for Best Female R&amp;B Vocal Performance in 1997. The song relays the story of a woman whose cheating husband leaves her, based on the plot of the movie&nbsp;Waiting to Exhale.&nbsp;Clips from the film are used in the music video, along with Blige appearing in a sleek black ensemble, complete with black lipstick and shades. In another glamorous look, the singer dons a chic updo, black fur coat, and gold statement earrings.&nbsp;

'Be Without You'

This passionate song is one of Blige&#39;s early 2000s hits. In the music video, the artist wears a white tank top and matching wide headband, along with grey sweatpants. Blige accessorizes with <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/shopping/diamonds-marilyn-monroe-kylie-jenner-shopping" target="_blank">diamond</a> stud earrings and a cross pendant necklace. The quarantine-friendly outfit would look just as cute today.&nbsp;

All the Looks to Love From Mary J. Blige's Music Videos

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