Uncovering the Truth: Damion "Damizza" Young Reveals the Real Source of the Eminem-Mariah Carey Feud
Tension Emerged Between Eminem and Mariah Carey Over a Movie Part
Let's cut the crap and get to the heart of the matter. For years, gossips have swirled about an epic beef between Eminem and Mariah Carey. And now her former manager, Damion "Damizza" Young, is spilling some juicy tea on what went down.
The rumors have been rampant since the early 2000s, with both artists contributing fuel to the fire through their music. Eminem dropped hints about an affair with Carey in tracks like "Superman" (2002) and "Bagpipes from Baghdad" (2005). But Mariah Carey has always maintained that they only met a handful of times for professional reasons and never collaborated. She even clapped back in 2009 with "Obsessed," a song describing a stalker who romantically fantasizes about Carey, complete with a video featuring a man resembling Eminem. Four years later, Eminem countered with "The Warning," dropping evidence of their relationship. But then, well, nothing.
Until now.
Young revealed on a podcast that the feud started when Eminem expressed interest in meeting Carey for his biographical film "8 Mile." Young was iffy about the whole situation, feeling the tension would eventually escalate. Carey initially declined to meet, but once she heard it was for a movie, she changed her mind. Keep in mind, Carey's music career was taking a nose-dive in the late '90s, and she was itching to try her hand at acting. Young arranged a phone call between the two artists. Eminem dropped the bombshell that Carey was meant to play his mother in the movie, despite the mere four-year age difference. "That didn't sit right with her," Young remembers. "Her insecurities kick-started it all."
Kim Basinger Steals the Show
In the end, Kim Basinger played the mother of the Jimmy, the rapper inspired by Eminem, in "8 Mile." With a solid 19-year age gap, she was the perfect fit for the role. Eminem's real mother, Debbie Nelson, gave birth to him at 18. Meanwhile, Carey starred in "Glitter" – a film that got slammed by critics and ignored by audiences, not just because of its unfortunate release date in September 2001 but because it was a hot mess.
Despite that, Young's introduction of Mariah Carey and Eminem had far-reaching consequences – it is believed to have lit the spark that ignited their long-lasting beef. Young also provided more details about this in the podcast. According to him, Carey actually chased Eminem, not the other way around. Allegedly, he accompanied Carey on a trip to Detroit, where they paid a visit to Eminem. On the flight from NYC to LA, Carey apparently suggested stopping by Eminem's place. Supposedly, they engaged in some bedroom fun.
Sources: ntv.de, lpe/spot
- Eminem
- Mariah Carey
- Affairs and Scandals
- Music
- Rap
Entertainment has always been a hotbed for celebrity gossip, and the feud between Eminem and Mariah Carey is one of the most enduring tales in pop-culture. The controversy started when Eminem expressed interest in meeting Carey for his biographical film "8 Mile." Their affair, which allegedly took place in Detroit, was part of the many affairs and scandals associated with the two music icons known for their contributions to music, particularly in the genres of rap and pop. Their shared passion for entertainment has helped keep their feud in the spotlight of pop-culture, leaving fans to wonder about the tumultuous friendship between these once unlikely adversaries.
