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The nine-time Grammy winner will star alongside Taraji P. Henson in the feature, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The Lionsgate production is scheduled for release on September 11.
I Can Do Bad is based on one of Perry's early plays. Blige will apparently play a nightclub manager and singer in the film.
She is also currently working on a new studio album, which is expected to be released later this year.
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