Dossier
Yonkers, New York
Coverage of Yonkers, New York in the Nexus archive.
- Mary J. Blige says she learned the hard way how important it is to understand her finances
Mary J. Blige discussed entering the music industry with little understanding of contracts and finance, leading her mother to sign a contract 'on the washing machine.' She realized that she was vulnerable due to her lack of financial knowledge, but following her 2001 album, "No More Drama," she began learning business acumen and now relies on lawyers for guidance.