Does Mary J Blige Still Pay Alimony

So, picture this: it's 2022, and Mary J. Blige, the queen of hip-hop soul, is still paying alimony. I know, right? I mean, it's not like she's still paying for Kendu's Netflix subscription or anything. But hey, that's just how the cookie crumbles in the world of celebrity divorces.

Let's rewind a bit

Back in 2016, Mary and her then-husband, Martin "Kendu" Isaacs, called it quits after 12 years of marriage. Now, I'm no divorce lawyer, but I've seen enough episodes of Divorce Court to know that when there's a prenup as flimsy as a tissue in a hurricane, things can get messy. And messy it got.

Kendu was seeking a whopping $130,000 a month in spousal support, which is more than your average Joe's annual salary. I mean, I'd like to think if I ever got divorced, my ex wouldn't be living better than me. But hey, that's just me.

So, how much is Mary coughing up?

Well, after a lengthy court battle that made the O.J. Simpson trial look like a Sunday school picnic, the judge finally ruled. Mary was ordered to pay Kendu a cool $30,000 a month. Now, that's still a pretty penny, but it's a far cry from the $130,000 he was originally asking for.

Now, you might be thinking, "Well, that's not so bad. I mean, it's not like Mary's struggling to make ends meet." And you'd be right. Mary's net worth is estimated to be around $60 million. So, that $30,000 a month is like me spending $20 on a fancy coffee. Sure, it's more than I'd like to spend, but I can afford it.

Mary J. Blige Went Completely Broke After Being Ordered To Pay $30,000

But wait, there's more!

You'd think that would be the end of it, right? Wrong. In true Hollywood fashion, Kendu appealed the decision. He argued that the judge didn't take into account the fact that Mary's income had increased since their separation. I mean, I guess that's a valid point. I mean, I'd hate for my ex to be making more money than me and not have to pay me more alimony. But that's just me.

Anyway, the appeal was denied. So, here we are in 2022, and Mary is still paying Kendu $30,000 a month. Now, I'm not saying it's fair or unfair. I'm just saying, it's a lot of money. Like, enough to make me question my life choices kind of money.

Mary J. Blige Says Paying Her Ex-Husband Alimony Left Her Not Being

So, what's the moral of the story?

I guess the moral of the story is, if you're going to get married, make sure you have a solid prenup. And if you're going to get divorced, be prepared for a long, expensive battle. Oh, and maybe don't ask for $130,000 a month in alimony. Just a thought.

But hey, at least Mary's still making amazing music. I mean, have you heard her latest album? It's fantastic. So, I guess every cloud has a silver lining, right?