Mariah Carey, one of the most successful and influential artists in music history, recently faced a wave of online bullying after performing at Capital's Summertime Ball in the UK.
The criticism centered around her supposedly “empty” audience and lip-syncing accusations — but the backlash feels more like an excuse to tear her down than a fair critique.
Social media users rushed to mock her, calling her performance “lazy,” saying she “didn’t sing or dance,” and even dragging her age into the conversation.
One person even claimed, “She’s been using the same tracks for 2-3 years” and called fans “stupid” for not noticing.
Let’s pause.
First, this wasn’t her own concert — it was a festival. Her set was scheduled last, after a long day of performances. Many people had to leave early to catch trains home.
If you’ve ever dealt with London’s public transport after a big event, you’d know the chaos it brings. People didn’t leave because of Mariah — they left because they had to.
Second, let’s talk about the lip-syncing claim. Mariah Carey has always been a studio perfectionist, and her voice is iconic.
While she has used backing tracks before — something many artists do during festivals with limited sound checks — she’s also delivered countless live vocals over her decades-long career. To say she “didn’t sing” is to ignore her entire legacy.
Lastly, why are we still age-shaming women in music? The “old lady” comment isn’t just rude — it reflects a double standard.
Male artists much older than Mariah often receive praise for just showing up. But when it’s a woman, especially one with her history, she’s mocked for every move she makes.
Mariah Carey isn’t perfect. No artist is. But let’s give credit where it’s due. She’s still out there, performing, embracing the moment, and sharing her music with fans.
Instead of dragging her down over train schedules and tired online jabs, maybe it’s time we show some respect to a legend who’s earned it.
The criticism centered around her supposedly “empty” audience and lip-syncing accusations — but the backlash feels more like an excuse to tear her down than a fair critique.
Social media users rushed to mock her, calling her performance “lazy,” saying she “didn’t sing or dance,” and even dragging her age into the conversation.
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| Credit: Mariah Carey/Facebook |
One person even claimed, “She’s been using the same tracks for 2-3 years” and called fans “stupid” for not noticing.
Let’s pause.
First, this wasn’t her own concert — it was a festival. Her set was scheduled last, after a long day of performances. Many people had to leave early to catch trains home.
 |
| Credit: Mariah Carey/Facebook |
If you’ve ever dealt with London’s public transport after a big event, you’d know the chaos it brings. People didn’t leave because of Mariah — they left because they had to.
Second, let’s talk about the lip-syncing claim. Mariah Carey has always been a studio perfectionist, and her voice is iconic.
While she has used backing tracks before — something many artists do during festivals with limited sound checks — she’s also delivered countless live vocals over her decades-long career. To say she “didn’t sing” is to ignore her entire legacy.
 |
| Credit: Mariah Carey/Facebook |
Lastly, why are we still age-shaming women in music? The “old lady” comment isn’t just rude — it reflects a double standard.
Male artists much older than Mariah often receive praise for just showing up. But when it’s a woman, especially one with her history, she’s mocked for every move she makes.
 |
| Credit: Mariah Carey/Facebook |
Mariah Carey isn’t perfect. No artist is. But let’s give credit where it’s due. She’s still out there, performing, embracing the moment, and sharing her music with fans.
Instead of dragging her down over train schedules and tired online jabs, maybe it’s time we show some respect to a legend who’s earned it.
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