MARY J. BLIGE, RAPHAEL SAADIQ: Oscar Nomination Reactions

On Tuesday morning, Mary J. Blige and Raphael Saadiq scored an Oscar nomination for Best Original Song, for the track "Mighty River" from Mudbound. Mary J. is also up for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film. Here's what people are saying: 

• If Mary J. Blige wins an Oscar, I'm wylin' in the streets. I love her so much.
• Mary J. Blige dropped the deadweight that was Kendu and [messed] around and got two Oscar nominations. Don't let these trash men stop you queens!
• Mary J. Blige might get an Oscar, but she's already won in all the ways that really count (she has 3 Source Awards).
• Mary J. Blige is a two-time #OscarNoms this morning. Tuesday is a good day after all.
• Mary J. Blige left a loser and tipped into 2018 with TWO Oscar nominations. I love this song.
• Raphael Saadiq is nominated for the Mudbound Oscar too eyyy yo.
• And speaking of Raphael Saadiq, the streets need a new album!

NOTEWORTHY FACTS

• Mary J. Blige is the sixth African-American female recording artist to be Oscar nominated for acting, joining Ethel Waters, Dorothy Dandridge, Diana Ross, Queen Latifah and Jennifer Hudson.
• Mary is the first person ever nominated for a songwriting and an acting Oscar in the same year.
• Earlier this month, she got a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.