Few artists can sing as well as Mariah Carey, hence why the “We Belong Together” hitmaker managed to make such an impact on the music scene. However, when Ariana Grande came along, many recognized the influence Carey had on her career, which led to many comparisons among fans and critics. During an interview with the Recording Academy, Grande was asked how she felt about being compared to the iconic diva. “I take it as a huge compliment because Mariah is a queen vocalist,” she explained.
However, when Carey was asked on “The Breakfast Club” how she felt when Grande was said to be a younger version of herself, she didn’t seem to be pleased. “First of all, I’m still young because I discount numbers. Numerically speaking, I stopped counting at 17,” Carey responded. With that being said, she wished anyone following in her footsteps to have longevity if it’s a career they wish to succeed in. After host Charlamagne tha God referenced a quote from Jay-Z saying, “Don’t compare me to nobody, I’m offended,” Carey agreed with his statement.
Grande didn’t respond to Carey’s words. Nevertheless, it didn’t stop there. As previously reported by Nylon, a photo comparison of the pair was made online that said, “when you order it online vs when it arrives.” Carey also threw a little shade when Andy Cohen implied Grande’s early material appeared to be an homage to her. “Child, I don’t know when early in the career was,” she expressed.
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