Over two decades after their infamous feud began, Mariah Carey remains unbothered by Eminem.
During her appearance on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen on Wednesday, October 1, the legendary singer participated in the game “Plead the Fifth.” At one point, Cohen brought up a rumor suggesting that their feud may have started when Eminem asked Carey to play his mother in the 2002 movie 8 Mile.
“From what I heard, there is truth to that, but I don’t think that he actually… well, who knows who approached who,” Carey replied.
When Cohen followed up by asking if that incident sparked their feud, Carey replied, “No. I mean, maybe. It depends on what he’s thinking. I really don’t care. Like, whatever he’s said, then I’m that, fine. Not really. But that’s a rap lyric.”
Andy Cohen asked Mariah Carey about Eminem that he wanted her to play his mother in 8 Mile on WWHL!
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The question was likely inspired by an anecdote shared by producer Damion “Damizza” Young earlier this year. Young claimed that Eminem, who is just four years younger than Carey, wanted the “Type Dangerous” singer to portray his mother in the semi-autobiographical film. Reportedly, Carey found the request offensive and declined the role, which was eventually given to Kim Basinger. Young also alleged that the meeting between Eminem and Carey may have sparked the rumors of a brief romantic fling.
Eminem has previously claimed he dated Carey and referenced her in tracks like “Superman” and “The Warning.” However, Carey has consistently denied the relationship, stating they hung out but were never romantically involved. She famously addressed the rumors in her hit song “Obsessed,” even parodying Eminem in the music video. In response, Eminem called Carey a “nut job” in his verse on Fat Joe’s “Lord Above” in 2019.
Despite the years of back-and-forth, Carey’s latest remarks make one thing clear, she’s entirely unbothered by the past drama.
