Mariah Carey: 'I Still Don't Know Jennifer Lopez' — The Shade Lives On!
The Ultimate Shade War: Mariah Carey Confirms She Still Doesn't Know Jennifer Lopez
In a jaw-dropping moment that left fans gagging, Mariah Carey reaffirmed her infamous comment from 2003: "I don't know her." The pop icon, 56, made the revealing statement during an appearance on Andy Cohen's Watch What Happens Live on Wednesday, leaving everyone wondering if she was being sarcastic or genuinely clueless about her supposed rival Jennifer Lopez.
Cohen couldn't resist bringing up the topic, playfully asking, "Can you believe how much 'I don't know her' has become part of the lexicon?" Mariah smiled slyly, responding, "The thing is, I was being honest when I said it, so I don't know how it became so big. Honest isn't really something that becomes big most of the time." It's clear that Mariah is owning this shade game like never before!
When Cohen cheekily pressed for clarification, asking, "To clarify, you still do not know her right?" Mariah quipped, "How can I suddenly know... like, you know?" Her knowing smile left no doubt about her intentions. The host chuckled and joked, "The amount of time we have spent in these chairs discussing whether you know her is amazing."
Social media erupted with reactions from fans, who were both shocked and delighted by Mariah's response. One fan wrote, "How can she suddenly know omfg?" while another exclaimed, "I'm dying!" Someone else chimed in, "This is the gift that keeps on giving! [laughing emoji]."
The drama between Mariah and JLo dates back to 2003, when an interview with German television program Taff sparked controversy. Mariah's seemingly dismissive comment was met with widespread attention, and the question on everyone's mind has been: do they know each other? In a 2016 appearance on WWHL, Mariah dodged the question, saying she was "very forgetful" and that if asked about someone new, she'd say, "I don't know them but they seem cool." When Cohen pressed for more information, Mariah stuck to her guns: "I don’t know her. Like what am I supposed to say?"
The tables turned when JLo appeared on The Wendy Williams Show in 2016, seemingly playing down the drama by saying she'd met Mariah multiple times but didn't really know her. However, in a 2018 interview with Cohen, Lopez attempted to clear the air, stating they had never met and that she'd love to be friends with Mariah.
Mariah's response has sparked renewed speculation about their complicated history. Insiders claim the feud began due to Mariah's ex-husband, Tommy Mottola (a former Sony Music CEO), allegedly sabotaging her 2001 album Glitter and its lead single "Loverboy." In her 2020 memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, she alleges that Mottola gave a sample of the song 'Firecracker' by Yellow Magic Orchestra to Lopez for her hit single "I'm Real," further fueling tensions.
The alleged sabotage is just one part of the intricate web of drama surrounding these two pop icons. In her memoir, Mariah also referred to JLo as "another female entertainer on their label (whom I don't know)." The shade has been real since day one!
Mariah's quick wit and sharp tongue have become a hallmark of her interviews. Just last July, she delivered another viral response when asked about Jeff Bezos' lavish Italian wedding: "I wasn't there." One can only assume that was the ultimate in subtle shade.
In related news, Mariah released her 16th studio album Here For It All on September 26, solidifying her status as a pop icon unafraid to speak her mind. Will this latest revelation ignite a fresh wave of drama between these two superstars? Only time will tell!
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