When Mary J. Blige ended her 13-year marriage to Kendu Isaacs, she was hit with an unexpected financial battle. Isaacs, who had served as her tour and business manager, requested a staggering $130,000 per month in spousal support, claiming he had become accustomed to a lavish lifestyle.
His breakdown of expenses included:
$1,000 for clothing
$3,200 for personal training
$5,000 for child support (despite them having no children together)
$5,000 for his parents
$7,000 for rent
$8,000 for a private chef
$21,677 for charities
$71,000 for mortgages
Additional legal fees
While Isaacs did not receive the full amount he demanded, Mary J. Blige was ordered to pay $30,000 per month in temporary spousal support.
The divorce was a difficult chapter for Blige, who has openly expressed how the situation impacted her financially and emotionally. However, the Queen of Hip-Hop Soul emerged stronger, using the experience as fuel for her music and career resurgence.
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