Someone Called Out in Mariah Carey’s Memoir: Could It Be J.Lo?
On September 29, 2020, music legend Mariah Carey released her memoir, The Meaning of Mariah Carey, co-written with Michaela Angela Davis. The book delves deep into Mariah Carey’s personal life, covering her journey from childhood to stardom, while also exposing the darker side of the music industry based on her own experiences.
Accusations Against Tommy Mottola and an Unnamed Female Figure
Among the revelations in the memoir, Mariah Carey accuses her ex-husband and music producer Tommy Mottola, as well as a female figure—who, though not explicitly named, is widely believed to be Jennifer Lopez.
In the past, Mariah Carey felt controlled by Sony Music and her ex-husband Tommy Mottola, which prevented her from having creative freedom. After their divorce and her departure from Sony, Tommy allegedly became furious and sought to hinder Mariah’s success, especially with her Glitter album, released on September 11, 2001.
Did Sony Use Mariah Carey’s Ideas for J.Lo’s Success?
The memoir hints that Sony may have used Mariah Carey’s musical ideas to create a song for another artist, and many readers believe that artist to be Jennifer Lopez. Carey’s fans speculated that this was an attempt by Sony to suppress her rise in favor of Lopez.
Mariah’s Subtle Digs at J.Lo
The phrase “whom I don’t know” in the memoir is interpreted by many as a reference to Mariah’s famous remark, “I don’t know her,” when asked about Jennifer Lopez in a previous interview.
The memoir doesn’t stop there—Mariah Carey further undermines J.Lo by referring to her as an “entertainer” rather than a “singer.” Additionally, Carey cleverly ends one chapter of her book with the title of Lopez’s song I’m Real—a song that, according to some theories, was “borrowed” from Mariah Carey’s song Loverboy.
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