‘Snackity Snack’: Mary J. Blige Sends Fans Into a Frenzy With All-Black Leather Look

Mary J. Blige recently posted a photo of herself in a new outfit, and people had plenty to say about it.

The singer shared the image on Friday, and it showed her in a black leather dress with thigh-high boots. She also struck a boss lady kind of pose, and it seemed to only add to the pic, which more than 6,000 people commented on.

For starters, a lot of folks thought Blige looked much younger than her 48 years of age.

“Some ppl just don’t age😍sheesh,” one person wrote.

” Snackity snack”

“Still killing the game 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥”

“I can’t breath!!! Just unreal 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾 “

Many also said Blige has been looking healthier and happier since she parted ways with ex-husband Kendu Isaacs. The pair had an extremely public split, which was finalized in June of last year.

Along the way, Isaacs asked for $129,000 in spousal support, and in 2017 a judge issued a temporary order for Blige to pay him $30,000 each month.

“Mary dropped Ken-Du and turned into a Barbie 🙌🏽❤️😎,” someone wrote underneath Blige’s photo.

“Thats that F–k Boy FREE look right herrrrrr,” another person commented. “yasss bish give ME MORE.”

Meanwhile, Blige is hitting the road with Nas for 22 dates, which will start on July 11 in West Palm Beach, Florida, and wrap on September 10 in Toronto.

Courtesy of Mary J. Blige Instagram

Some of the other cities they’ll hit include Atlanta on July 16, Virginia Beach, Virginia, on July 21, Houston on August 3 and Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on August 25.

People were certainly eager to see both stars in their town, and they let them know under some promotional posts Blige shared.

“I can’t wait for my idol the queen 😘and my favorite rapper nas 😘on the same stage!!!!” wrote one fan. “I’m screaming as I speak !!! My number 1’s In the game.”

“Now THIS is a tour worth spending money on! Both have classic music and still look fly as ever!! Gotta go to a show!” wrote another.

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