In the mid-1990s, two of pop music's biggest stars, Mariah Carey and Madonna, found themselves at odds in a feud that has lingered in the public eye for decades.
The tension began in 1995 when Madonna, during an interview with NME, commented on Carey's artistry, suggesting she lacked a distinct point of view and implying that Carey wished she could provoke strong reactions with her music.
Madonna further criticized the music industry, stating that the same country that acquitted O.J. Simpson also propelled Mariah Carey's records to the top of the charts, equating this to a lack of artistic depth.
In response, Carey delivered a memorable retort in a 1995 MTV interview, saying, "I really haven't paid attention to Madonna since I was in seventh or eighth grade when she used to be popular," effectively dismissing Madonna's relevance in her eyes.
The feud simmered over the years, with occasional jabs. In 2019, Madonna appeared bemused when asked to present Carey with the Billboard Icon Award, remarking, "At the Billboard Awards where I will be honored with nothing ... as usual".
Despite these exchanges, Carey has also acknowledged Madonna's contributions to music. In a 2016 interview on "Watch What Happens Live," Carey stated, "I really respect what she’s done as an artist with her career".
While the feud between these two icons has cooled in recent years, it remains a notable chapter in pop music history, illustrating the complexities of fame and artistic rivalry.
The tension began in 1995 when Madonna, during an interview with NME, commented on Carey's artistry, suggesting she lacked a distinct point of view and implying that Carey wished she could provoke strong reactions with her music.
Madonna further criticized the music industry, stating that the same country that acquitted O.J. Simpson also propelled Mariah Carey's records to the top of the charts, equating this to a lack of artistic depth.
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In response, Carey delivered a memorable retort in a 1995 MTV interview, saying, "I really haven't paid attention to Madonna since I was in seventh or eighth grade when she used to be popular," effectively dismissing Madonna's relevance in her eyes.
The feud simmered over the years, with occasional jabs. In 2019, Madonna appeared bemused when asked to present Carey with the Billboard Icon Award, remarking, "At the Billboard Awards where I will be honored with nothing ... as usual".
Despite these exchanges, Carey has also acknowledged Madonna's contributions to music. In a 2016 interview on "Watch What Happens Live," Carey stated, "I really respect what she’s done as an artist with her career".
While the feud between these two icons has cooled in recent years, it remains a notable chapter in pop music history, illustrating the complexities of fame and artistic rivalry.
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