Mary J. Blige "Almost Cried" When Conway The Machine Gave Her His Chain

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The exchange went down at DMX's "Exodus" listening party.

Weeks ago, several of DMX's friends gathered together for the listening party to his posthumous album Exodus. Just prior to its release, the bittersweet get-together found Swizz Beatz and many of his collaborators in the same room for a positive moment in tribute to Dark Man X, and it was reported that during the listening session, Mary J. Blige was even spotted shedding a few tears.

Not long after, there was news that during the party, Blige somehow was rocking Conway The Machine's chain, and in a recent interview with Angie Martinez, the two ladies clarified how it all went down.

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According to Angie, Mary was just hanging out at the listening party when she saw Conway's iced-out jewelry. She casually mentioned to Swizz that she'd always wanted one of those types of chains, and without hesitation, the megaproducer made his way over to the Griselda emcee. Martinez claimed that Swizz simply told Conway that Blige wanted his chain, specifically, and the rapper didn't hesitate to give it to her.

"You are still humbled by that!" the radio show host said about the moment. The Grammy Award-winning singer couldn't help but laugh. "That was funny, Angie," the singer said with a smile. "'Cause when Swizz came and put that chain around my neck I was like, yo, no, this ain't really happening."

Blige added that both Swizz and Conway let her know that was their way of giving the singer her flowers. "I think I almost cried. I was like, 'Okay, thank you." Check out Mary J. Blige's interview with Angie Martinez below.


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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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