911" is a track by Haitian award-winning rapper Wyclef Jean and American soul music singer Mary J. Blige. The song was released on 5 September 2000 as the third single from Jean's second studio album, The Ecleftic: 2 Sides II a Book (2000).
In the harrowing tale of "911", Mary J. Blige and Wyclef Jean weave a dramatic tale of two lovers caught in a web of trouble. Blige sings of a woman anxiously awaiting news of her lover, while Jean's character eludes the authorities.
This duet explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the costs of risky behavior, as the couple tries to navigate their intense relationship despite outside pressures.
This emotionally charged song resonated with audiences and critics alike, with its soulful blend of R&B and hip-hop, earning Blige a Grammy nomination in 2001.