[youtube id=”MlaxN0v5OBQ”] Mary J. Blige accepts the Icon Award at Billboard’s Women In Music Event. Taraji P. Henson introduced Mary and explained why she has been so important to culture for 25 years. A video tribute from Diddy and Ne-Yo played and both men paid homage to her. Henson presented the award to her and she gave an acceptance speech thanking everyone before she shared the responsibility of being an icon and how she will continue to fight for women with her voice.
