The ongoing feud between Eminem and Mariah Carey dates back to the early 2000s when Eminem claimed they dated, while Carey maintained it was just a professional relationship. Eminem expressed his dislike for Carey as a person and emphasized that he learned not to believe the hype. Carey, on the other hand, never confirmed a romantic relationship and only considered their interactions as professional.
The feud between Eminem and Carey escalated with diss tracks and shady interviews. Eminem referenced Carey in his songs, while Carey seemed to address their relationship in her own music. The two artists engaged in a war of words, with Eminem claiming he had saved voicemails from Carey and implying they were more than friends. The feud continued through various music releases and public statements, with both Eminem and Carey taking shots at each other in their songs and interviews.
Nick Cannon also entered the feud after Eminem mentioned Carey and Cannon in his song. Cannon defended Carey against Eminem’s remarks, criticizing the rapper for his disrespectful comments. This led to a series of diss tracks from both sides, with Carey releasing “Obsessed” and Eminem responding with “The Warning.” The feud between Eminem, Carey, and Cannon continued to escalate, with each party taking jabs at the others through their music and public statements.
In later years, Eminem expressed a desire to move on from the feud, stating that he did not want to continue discussing it. Cannon also reflected on his involvement in the saga, explaining that he felt the need to defend his wife against Eminem’s disrespectful comments. Despite Eminem’s attempt to move on, the feud continued with references to Carey in his music, including calling her a “nut job” in a guest verse on a song.
In 2020, Carey released her memoir, “The Meaning of Mariah Carey,” where she did not mention Eminem. When asked about this omission, Carey explained that if someone or something did not pertain to the actual meaning of her life, they were not included in the book. The feud between Eminem and Carey may have cooled off in recent years, but the tension and animosity between the two artists continue to linger, with occasional references to each other in their music and public appearances.
