Mary J. Blige and Taylor Swift’s Epic ‘Family Affair’ Duet Resurfaces
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 22: (EDITORIAL USE ONLY. NO STANDALONE PUBLICATION USE (NO SPECIAL INTEREST OR SINGLE ARTIST PUBLICATION USE; NO BOOK USE)) Singer-songwriters Mary J. Blige (L) and Taylor Swift perform onstage during Taylor Swift The 1989 World Tour Live In Los Angeles at Staples Center on August 22, 2015 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)
A resurfaced concert clip featuring Mary J. Blige and Taylor Swift has reinvigorated fans with excitement after Blige’s iconic hit, ‘Family Affair,’ was performed in a powerful duet.
The video from Swift’s 2015 Staples Center concert in Los Angeles shows the pop star and R&B queen teaming up for an unforgettable musical evening. The collaboration also included Blige’s soulful ballad, ‘Doubt,’ creating a moment celebrating both artists’ extraordinary talents.
A Surprise Collaboration
Swift’s chart-topping hits like ‘Shake It Off’ and Blige’s legendary ‘Family Affair’ may initially seem unlikely. Their collaboration feels natural when you consider their shared themes of empowerment and authenticity in music. Swift introduced Blige during her show with heartfelt admiration, reflecting on how the song ‘Doubt’ had inspired her personally.
“I doubt myself every single day,” Swift confessed to the audience before launching into the duet. “This song helped me moment to moment. It’s absolutely foolish to try and sing a Mary J. Blige song, but this one matters to me.”
Blige glowingly praised Swift after the performance. She has a beautiful, strong voice and an amazing soul,” Blige said. I’ve always respected her as a woman, a businesswoman, and an artist. It was an honor to share the stage with her.”
A Celebration of Empowerment
The two artists gave a powerful performance of Doubt, bringing a deep connection to the audience. Swift’s vulnerability and Blige’s raw vocal power made the moment unforgettable. Following this, they played the energetic anthem Family Affair, urging the crowd to abandon hatred and embrace joy.
Blige stated that their song selections were deliberate.
“‘Doubt’ is a song I truly love and means so much to me. When Taylor shared how much it resonated with her, I knew we had to perform it together,” she said. “And, of course, she wanted ‘Family Affair.’ I joked that we should just sing everything together and make it a duet night.”
Star-studded Night
Swift’s Staples Center show was not just a showcase for her hits; it was a celebration graced by stars. The night featured Uzo Aduba, an Orange is the New Black member, performing a heartfelt acoustic rendition of Swift’s ‘White Horse.’
