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Yonkers made me strong and made me believe in myself, because so many people would doubt you and not believe. There are people that would believe in you, but the environment was so harsh, nobody wanted you to get out, you know?
Mary J. Blige
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Mary J. Blige
Age: 53
Born: 1971
Born: January 11
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