Overview
- Blige told Angie Martinez she was on her 30th date of a 40-show 2025 run and felt spent during the performance fans circulated online.
- She noted the stop was in or around Chicago and said years of nonstop work can leave even veteran performers visibly worn down.
- Blige defended women in music as doing taxing work and referenced Beyoncé as another artist who likely faces similar strain on long tours.
- She acknowledged she may have had a drink before going onstage and said she plans to do “Dry February.”
- Her next phase features a 10-night Las Vegas residency, My Life, My Story, at Park MGM’s Dolby Live on May 1, 2, 6, 8, 9 and July 10, 11, 15, 17, 18, following a tour that included guest appearances from Mario and Ne-Yo.