Nationwide — Again in 2018, Kendu Isaacs, ex-husband of R&B singer Mary J. Blige, mentioned that the stress from their ongoing divorce affected his well being and led to his hospitalization and monetary struggles. Over the previous 7 years, nevertheless, Blige has disputed his accusations, and the authorized battle remains to be unresolved.
In accordance with Folks, Isaacs has been combating for spousal help since Blige filed for divorce in 2016, citing irreconcilable variations. He claims he’s “unemployable” and depends on Blige’s monetary assist to cowl hire and different bills. In June, Blige was ordered to pay him $30,000 monthly in non permanent help.
Their divorce has been marked by authorized disputes, with Blige requesting the termination of spousal help. She accused Isaacs of misusing over $420,000 on an alleged affair and claims he refuses to return her Grammy and achievement awards.
Blige, who mentioned she was the principle supplier of their household, revealed that she is now left to shoulder the household’s monetary burden, together with greater than $10 million in money owed. Whereas the couple has no youngsters collectively, Blige helped increase Isaacs’ three youngsters from a earlier relationship.
In a September interview with Selection, Blige opened up in regards to the emotional toll of the breakup, calling Isaacs a “con artist” who betrayed her.
“I acquired performed. I acquired suckered. I’ve to maintain smiling and maintain my spirits up as a result of that is designed to kill me,” she mentioned.
The authorized dispute is ready to proceed in courtroom in March.
