Mary J. Blige is set to make herstory when she headlines Madison Square Garden for the first time in her already illustrious career. The sold-out April 10 show will be a monumental homecoming for the Bronx native— and now fans from around the world will be able to experience it live.
The For My Fans tour (which also includes Ne-Yo and Mario) has already captivated audiences across the country. Now, Blige will be bringing the deeply captivating show to the world’s most famous arena and the world.
“Playing at Madison Square Garden has always been a dream of mine,” Blige expressed in a press release. “I mean, it’s every artist’s dream, but I grew up in the Bronx. This is my home. This moment really feels like a homecoming and a truly surreal moment. Playing for the crowd at MSG, and being able to amplify that through this partnership with Veeps, is a dream come true. I want everyone to grab their friends and throw a watch party. Sing and dance and have a blast — this one is all for my fans.”
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The special night promises a few surprises including cameos from New York’s most popular local performers — in addition to a career-spanning setlist packed with fan favorites like “Be Without You,” “Family Affair,” “I’m Going Down,” and “No More Drama.” This is, of course, in addition to the performances from Ne-Yo and Mario as co-headliners.
At the announcement of this tour, MJB fueled rumors of an impending retirement with an X post about the 27-date trek. In a heartfelt message she wrote, “When it’s all said and done, it’s never all said and done, I owe my fans a gratitude I can’t put into words, so I put it into a show.”
The cryptic message drove fans to social media to publicly express their sentiments about the boot-slanging icon wrapping up her mic for good. One person commented, “You gave us 30+ years….you owe us nothing,” as another typed, “Mary J. Blige announced her retirement tour today. She going dowwwwwwnnnnnn.”
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Exclusively airing on Veeps at 6:00 P.M. ET on April 10, fans can secure early bird tickets for the global livestream at the streamer’s official website. Day-of-show tickets will also be available for $24.99. Each ticket grants viewers access to the livestream plus an unlimited seven-day rewatch period.
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