I guess a telltale sign that you’ve reached a rarified level of success is when after a significant period of time, the moves you make still can elevate or perhaps alter the movements of your peers and, in the case of entertainment, your ardent supporters/fans.

Accession to that level comes with quality work over a significant period of time. “Black pop culture,” a new code word for hip-hop, for the most part, however, has been bred to appreciate only things in the here and now—what’s poppin’ in the present. Perhaps with a few occurrences over the past week, a body of work is celebrated and not given the handle “old.” Better yet, an appreciation of what a veteran is currently doing can cut through the stigma usually associated with veterans.

Let’s begin at the top. The resume reads Grammy Award winner, nine times over; the only artist to have won the coveted award in the R&B, hip-hop, pop and gospel fields; 12 studio albums, with more than 50 million sold the world over; and successful ventures outside her music career. Mary J. Blige has DONE it!

If you remove the accolades and sales numbers though, Blige has the one thing that artists perceived as bigger stars can’t manufacture: a genuine love and respect from her fan base. Through thick and thin, highs and lows, her contingency of supporters ride with her 1,000 percent. Her MJB Live tour pulled into the Grand Theater at the Foxwoods Resort Casino for two shows, and those lucky enough to bag a ticket within the first few hours it took to completely sellout can attest that their years of steadfast patronage was reciprocated once Blige hit the stage.

Her show reflects her public persona—honesty. Everything that shares her stage has a purpose, which is to enhance the music. That’s what got her here and she remains true to it. The biggest reactions of the night went to “Not Loving You,” from the latest project, “The London Sessions” and “No More Drama.” The conclusion of the tour now sees Blige on to her next big project, the live televised version of “The Wiz,” which airs Dec. 3 on NBC. Stephanie Mills, Common, Queen Latifah, David Alan Grier, Ne-Yo, Uzo Aduba and Blige are a few of the names associated with the broadcast event.

Following the same blueprint we find Jay Jenkins. Since his mainstream introduction in 2005 with the group Boyz N Da Hood, Jay, under his moniker Young Jeezy, proved to be more than a breakout star of the group; he became a game changer.

With album No. 6, “Church in These Streets,” just released, a new man is revealed. The young was removed. Now just Jeezy, with his new project he assumes the role of leader. As he revealed on Hot 97’s morning show, “With everything going on in the world and the game, I just feel that no one has taken the position of ‘let me show you what I know.’ I’m going to be the big homie. Imma give it to you straight up and down. Take what you like, get what you may, but it’s the truth.”

Jeezy started his mini-tour at the Highline Ballroom Nov. 11, but on Nov. 13 at the Webster Bank Arena in Bridgeport, Conn., Jeezy and Atlanta brethren TI put on for their city, with each giving shutdown performances.

We can literally see the next chapter in the career of a former emcee turned author. Although that technically has some merit, she did have an album. Sister Souljah has done as much for hip-hop as most platinum-selling artists. In addition to her novel “The Coldest Winter” transforming lives, it also produced the character Midnight. With putting out an image of a Black man that has been contrary to the caricatures created, depicted and promoted by all phases of media, the third installment of the “Midnight” series, “A Moment of Silence: Midnight III,” is a darker tale that unfortunately reflects the plight of today’s world.

Over and out. Holla next week. Until then, enjoy the nightlife.