Mary J. Blige and Maxwell come together as one for 'King and Queen of Hearts World Tour'
Mary J. Blige performs in the former Buddha Bar for the 20th anniversary celebration of Jimmy Choo's shoe brand during New York Fashion Week, Sept. 8, 2016. (REBECCA SMEYNE / NYT)
Dawn M. Burkes. "I don't write. I build a rhyme. I draw plans, draft the diagrams ... an architect in effect. And it slams. And if it's weak when I'm done? Renovate. And build another one. I go to work." -- Kool Moe Dee
