Kendu Isaacs' new wife: is he married again after Mary J. Blige?
Details about Kendu Isaacs' new wife is private since his contentious divorce from Mary J. Blige. He married the Grammy Award-winning American singer-songwriter from 2003 to 2016, when Mary filed for divorce citing irreconcilable differences.
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Key takeaways
- Kendu primarily rose to fame following his relationship with popular American singer-songwriter and rapper, Mary J. Blige.
- Following his divorce from the rapper, Kendu is yet to remarry and has forged a private life away from the limelight.
- Kendu Isaacs' settlements from his ex-wife included $30,000 monthly in temporary spousal support and a $135,000 retroactive payout.
Kendu Isaac's profile summary
| Full name | Martin "Kendu" Isaacs |
| Gender | Male |
| Date of birth | August 14, 1968 |
| Age | 56 years old (as of August 2025) |
| Place of birth | Brooklyn, New York, United States |
| Current residence | New York, United States |
| Nationality | American |
| Ethnicity | African-American |
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches |
| Weight | 75 kg (approx) |
| Father | Martin Isaacs |
| Mother | Barbara Isaacs |
| Siblings | Chris |
| Relationship status | Divorced |
| Ex-wife | Mary J. Blige |
| Children | Briana Latrise, Jordan, and Nas |
| Profession | Manager and music producer |
| Net worth | $4.5 million |
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Who is Kendu Isaacs' new wife?
Kendu Isaacs is not married, and there is no public information that Mary J. Blige's ex-husband remarried after their highly publicised divorce in 2016. Following their divorce settlement, Mary called Kendu a con artist. She said,
I got played. I got suckered. I have to keep smiling and keep my spirits up because this is designed to kill me.
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A look at Kendu Isaacs and Mary J. Blige's relationship timeline
Isaacs and Mary first met in 2000 in Detroit while she was recording a song with Queen Latifah. Despite initial hesitation, the couple began dating and eventually married in a private ceremony in December 2003 at Mary's New Jersey home.
They worked closely throughout their relationship since Kendu was Mary's manager. In 2012, Mary publicly acknowledged that their marriage had difficulties but stated that they loved each other despite the challenges. She said,
My marriage is not on the rocks, but I would be a liar and my fans would hate me if I said to them, 'Oh, we're perfect and everything is great.' We have situations just like everyone else. I mean, we're not out in public trying to kill each other, but you know, it's real. But we love each other, that's it."
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Exploring Kendu Isaacs' and Mary J. Blige's divorce
Mary J. Blige and Kendu Isaacs were married for 12 years before she filed for divorce in 2016. The divorce process was contentious and lasted about two years, finalising around 2018.
Despite the acrimony, the celebrity couple reached a settlement just before Blige's 2018 Academy Awards appearance, avoiding a court trial. Blige has spoken about the financial strain the alimony placed on her. She said,
That moment was when I got a divorce and got hit with all of that alimony. I was like, ‘OK.’ I never realized that this could happen to me in that way, and I was like at the bottom.
I had nothing when I left out of that marriage and I had to work. I had my name, you know, so I had to work and so I did. I went on tour, I had to do everything to make that money to pay out the alimony.
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Did Kendu Isaacs get spousal support?
Kendu Isaacs did receive spousal support from Mary J. Blige during their divorce proceedings. In 2017, a judge ordered Mary J. Blige to pay Isaacs $30,000 monthly in temporary spousal support to help him maintain his accustomed lifestyle during their marriage.
Additionally, she was ordered to pay him $135,000 retroactively dating back to September 2016 and legal fees. Isaacs initially requested over $129,000 monthly, but Mary refuted his lavish lifestyle claim. She said,
[Isaacs] suggests we lived a lavish lifestyle and in fact, we over spent and we are in significant debt. We owe millions of dollars in taxes and have significant advances that have to be recouped by record.
What does Kendu Isaacs do for a living?
Kendu Isaacs worked as a music manager and record producer. He started his career as an A&R (Artists and Repertoire) executive at Uptown Records, working with artists like Jodeci and Mary J. Blige.
Later, he transitioned to artist management and became Mary J. Blige's manager. He has also served as the president of the entertainment company Matriarch Entertainment. Kendu is now in New York City and is still involved in the music industry.
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Details about Kendu Isaacs' first wife and children
Kendu Isaacs' first wife was Maurine. They were married in 1991 and divorced in 1999, welcoming two sons during their marriage. After his divorce from Maurine, Isaacs began dating singer Mary J. Blige in 2000.
Who are Kendu Isaacs' children?
Kendu Isaacs has three children from previous relationships. He has a daughter named Briana Isaacs from an earlier relationship, and two other children, Jordan and Nas, from his first marriage. Isaacs and Mary J. Blige did not have children together.
In a July 2021 Instagram post, Kendu was catching up with Briana. He captioned,
My Baby Girl @brianalatrise having lunch with me. Happy 4th everyone!!!!!
Exploring Kendu Isaacs' age and early life
Kendu Isaacs (56 years old as of August 2025) was born on August 14, 1968. He was born and partially raised in Brooklyn, New York, before his family moved to Los Angeles, California, when he was a teen. His parents are Barbara and Martin Isaacs.
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Trivia
- Kendu was the executive producer of the film Betty and Coretta, which starred Mary J. Blige.
- Isaacs' net worth is estimated at $4.5 million, while that of Mary J. Blige is around $20 million.
- Kendu appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2003 and 2007.
Conclusion
Kendu Isaacs' new wife, if any, remains unknown to the public as he prioritises privacy and career rebuilding. He primarily rose to fame following his marriage to Mary J. Blige. They parted ways in 2016, and their divorce was finalised in 2018.
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