Which R&B singer had a 2001 hit with 'Family Affair'?

The R&B singer who had a 2001 hit with “Family Affair” is Mary J. Blige.

Released as a single from her fifth studio album, No More Drama, “Family Affair” became one of Blige’s signature recordings. The song was produced by Dr. Dre and combines a polished dance-oriented beat with hip-hop and R&B elements. Its celebratory message encourages listeners to leave conflict behind and enjoy themselves together.

The track was released in the United States on July 24, 2001, and topped the Billboard Hot 100 for six weeks later that year. It was Blige’s first—and, according to the cited chart record, only—number-one single on that chart. The song also performed strongly internationally, reaching number one in France and the top ten in several other countries.

Listeners sometimes associate the record primarily with Dr. Dre because of its production, but the performer and lead vocalist is Mary J. Blige. It is also easy to confuse the song with other recordings titled “Family Affair”; this quiz refers specifically to Blige’s 2001 single from No More Drama.