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Mary J. Blige explains why “Family Affair” is the perfect song for her to sing at the Super Bowl

Adrienne Raquel/Elle

As Mary J. Blige prepares to perform during halftime at Super Bowl LVI on February 13, she faces the dilemma of selecting only one song to sing from her 30-year catalog.

The Queen of Hip Hop Soul tells Elle that she’s leaning toward “Family Affair” from her triple-platinum 2001 album No More Drama. She co-wrote the number-one hit with Dr. Dre, who also produced the track, and who’s one of the four superstars she’ll be sharing the stage with at the Super Bowl. Mary believes the song is appropriate, because hip hop has influenced family life around the world.

“We are the culture,” the nine-time Grammy winner

 

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