Mary J. Blige: The Best Of is a compilation album by American singer Mary J. Blige, released on December 11, 2001, by MCA Records. The album features a collection of Blige’s greatest hits from her career to date, including “Real Love”, “Not Gon’ Cry”, “Be Happy”, and “Everything”.
The album was a commercial success, debuting at number one on the US Billboard 200 chart and selling over three million copies worldwide. It was also certified triple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The album received positive reviews from critics, who praised Blige’s vocal performance and the song selection.