Mariah Carey has managed to set the bar in the music industry to heights not many can reach. The songbird supreme first debuted back in 1990 and has been giving us non-stop vocals, hits, and of course, a little bit of shade, ever since!
Considering Mariah is oftentimes considered the Queen of Shade, that's in addition to being the Queen of Christmas, dahling, it's no surprise that a few of her songs are directed to a number of celebs we know! The "We Belong Together" singer has feuded with a number of high-profile names, including Eminem, Wendy Williams, and Madonna, to name a few.
Since her start, Mimi has amassed a net worth of $520 million, and it's all thanks to her number one hits. So, when it comes to a catalog as extensive as Mariah's, fans are curious which of her songs were written about other celebs, and we've got that covered!
10 "Triumphant" - Nick Cannon
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon tied the knot back in 2008 before welcoming their twins, Moroccan and Monroe in 2011. Despite being the "it" couple, the duo officially split in 2016, shocking fans across the world.
Prior to their divorce, Mimi and Nick shared quite a special bond, so much that when Nick experienced health issues back in 2012, Mariah wrote and released "Triumphant" as an anthem to keep Nick going. The song featured Rick Ross and Meek Mill, and managed to perform quite well on the charts, but considering it's Mariah Carey we're talking about, there's no surprise there!
9 "The Roof" - Derek Jeter
Mariah Carey hasn't been linked to too many partners throughout her time under the spotlight. While her marriage to Sony exec, Tommy Mottola, was her first major public romance, it clearly didn't end well!
When things were unravelling between Mimi and Tommy, the singer went on to find solace in none other than baseball icon, Derek Jeter. During the beginning stages of their romance, Mariah revealed to Vulture, that she wrote her hidden gem, 'The Roof', about Jeter. Although the two had only started dating at the time, it was enough for Mariah to feel inspired.
8 'Touch My Body' - Wendy Williams
While it goes without saying that Mariah Care's 2008 hit "Touch My Body," which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100, it's clear that it isn't necessarily about Wendy Williams! Although Mimi has never revealed if the song was actually about anyone, fans assumed it was in regards to her new relationship with Nick Cannon.
Well, when it comes to Mariah's lyric, "All up in my business like a Wendy interview", she's referencing Wendy Williams! Considering Mimi and Wendy got into it back in the day when Wendy threw out accusations regarding plastic surgery, Mariah has never visited her radio or talk show ever since, despite being a hot topic every other week!
7 "The Art Of Letting Go" - Nick Cannon
In 2014, Mariah announced the release of her studio album, Me, I Am Mariah. The album featured the song, 'The Art Of Letting Go', which fans continue to claim is about Nick Cannon. With Mimi and Nick sending nearly a decade together, the split couldn't have been very easy, so, Mariah did what Mariah does best, wrote a song about it.
The lyrics illustrate a scene of Mariah clearing an exes stuff out, all while finding the power to officially let go, and with the song being released right at the time her separation from Nick became public, it's clear Cannon was the inspo behind the track.
6 "Petals" - Tommy Mottola
It's no secret that Mariah endured quite a tumultuous marriage to Tommy Mottola. Mimi has referenced her first marriage as being a prisoner, hence when the two officially split, she had enough content to last her a lifetime. The 1999 track was featured on Mimi's hit album, Rainbow, and has labelled the song as "extremely emotional."
With the very subdue vocals, and impactful lyrics, fans put two and two together, pointing out that Mariah wasn't only singing about her relationship with Tommy, but with his two kids, as well.
5 "My All" - Derek Jeter
If you are a true Mariah fan, or "Lambs" as Mimi refers to her fanbase, then you know just how happy Mariah was during her time dating Derek Jeter. The two managed to create quite a fuss since this marked Carey's first romance since her split. Well, considering Jeter being her second love, it's no surprise that she was willing to give him her all.
It was at this time that Mariah wrote "My All" inspired by Derek, yet another one of her Billboard Hot 100 number ones, proving that Derek really did have an impact on the songstress.
4 "I Don't" - James Packer
While Mariah's relationship with Derek Jeter is one worth mentioning, her time with Australian billionaire, James Packer is one fans wish they could forget! The duo dated for nearly 2 years before calling it quits, however, not after James proposed to Mariah with a 35-carat diamond ring, one of the biggest seen in Hollywood.
Well, after things unraveled and their relationship came to an end, not only did Mimi keep the ring, and request a $50 million inconvenience fee, but she wrote a song called 'I Don't', touching on their broken engagement.
3 "Obsessed" - Eminem
If there is one song that Mariah is known for that falls under "best diss tracks" it is certainly 'Obsessed'. While Mariah claims the song is about no one, in particular, it's clear it was targeted at Eminem, who made countless claims that he and Mariah were once romantic. Mimi denied the rumors, while Eminem continued to speak on it, making him a little, well....obsessed!
The elusive chanteuse even went as far as transforming into her own stalker, made possible by the works of Kristofer Buckle, and while the look fit Eminem's description, Carey remains firm on the song not being about anyone she knows. Sure, Mariah. Sure!
2 "Honey" - Derek Jeter
"And it's just like honey", are the lyrics Mimi sings in her hit Hot 100 tune, 'Honey'. While it's clear her romance with Jeter inspired a lot of songs, 'Honey' is easily the biggest! This marked the official "I'm free" from her marriage to Tommy, which could be seen in the illustrious music video. As for the lyrics, Mariah isn't really singing about "honey", but something else that's sweet that she got from Derek!
1 "Side Effects" - Tommy Mottola
Tommy Mottola was truly the gift that just kept on giving! The Sony exec was quite the big deal during the 90s and 2000s, so much that he attempted to sabotage Mariah's career a number of times post-divorce.
While Mariah's power remained untouchable, Tommy did everything he could, which included stealing Mimi's sample, and giving it to Jennifer Lopez. His dirty tricks inspired Mariah's E=MC2 track, 'Side Effects', which touches on Tommy's failed attempts at destroying Mimi's reputation.
