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Muni Long what? (112,517) by Carlos from Brazil

Muni Long was nasty for this.
(Tuesday 25 November 2025; 13:44)


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Muni Long what? (112,516) by Bobby A from United States

Muni Long is known to throw shade at other artists. She threw shade at the R&B singer Lyfe Jennings about his classic song, Must Be Nice sounding resentful and bitter and not appreciative back in August. That is Lyfe's most popular song that everyone still loves today. Muni Long shading him came out of nowhere. Muni Long must have been writing her song Delulu back in August. Anyway, I just wanted to give some context to as to why now Muni Long would throw shade about comments MC made during a GQ magazine. Muni Long likes throwing shade for her own benefit. She is trying to promote her song Delulu because it has yet to debut on the Mediabase Urban AC radio chart. Her instagram shade video was not warranted for an artist who has always sang praises about Muni Long since her 2018 Colored album when she was Priscilla Renea. I don't know if I am a fan of Muni Long now.

(Tuesday 25 November 2025; 13:24)


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Amazing (112,515) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain

Listen to this, folks.
(Tuesday 25 November 2025; 13:04)

Some say that's tough (112,514) by Lambi from USA

I'm dead, it sounds like The Mad Hatter's laugh. It is a little creepy now fully hearing it a capella. Before I heard the actual recorded version of HFIA, I thought Mariah was just ad libbing "someone said that's tough" and giving a shout out to Rocky in the stripped version she posted on Instagram. I was honestly kind of shocked that lyric was included in the actual song.
(Tuesday 25 November 2025; 12:31)


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Queen of Christmas (112,513) by Dove from United States

Like I said, I don't know anything about trademarking. I assumed they were trademarked because they were used in every article and introduction made about those artists. It's common knowledge that they reigned supreme in those music categories. I didn't know it wasn't "official" because it seemed like it was. Also, I now understand that if she trademarked it no one else could use it and that's why people were against it. Thanks for telling me that. But I don't know why anyone else would.

Side note: I didn't know the religious aspect was also an issue.
(Tuesday 25 November 2025; 12:25)


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2005 (112,512) by Dove from United States

Maybe that is what she needs. A CEO type person. I don't know what each person does. This year they had her scheduled on a lot of shows and I appreciate that. The Christmas shows look good. Maybe they just need a bigger team.

I'm not saying she needs to be out there every day, I want her to rest too. But there's a lot that can be done with her just her name, likeness, and the music that has already been recorded without her having to do much. If it's marketed right.

I just want to keep her name relevant, especially among younger people because they're new to her music. And I don't think she has to write songs differently than what comes organically because old and young people seem to like her music once they listen to it. All of it.

I played the original Merry Christmas on a road trip with some of my siblings, who are a lot younger than me, and they were in awe of her voice. My youngest brother was amazed. He said he couldn't believe the way she was singing. I get this reaction sometimes from people who listen to her albums for the first time. Sometimes their first introduction to her was not good. Like the terrible "leak" when she didn't sound good at all televised Christmas shows. I forgot which one it was but it was viral and people were dragging her hard for it.
(Tuesday 25 November 2025; 12:19)


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Muni Long what? (112,511) by Lambi from USA

I checked, they're still following each other, but I agree it's a really tasteless skit. She comes off like that kid in high school who tried doing stand-up but clearly didn't have the talent for it. Most of the comment section is dragging her, and you know that the market is always right. The skit is simply poorly done, with barely any real comedic elements to make it clear it's supposed to be satire.

She probably asked for Mariah's approval, but she still kind of did her dirty, because what the hell was that overweight Mariah double? MC will not like that. I get that Muni is trying to make light of the situation, but the skit just ended up being annoying.

At the very least, do a good job being funny, like this girl did.
(Tuesday 25 November 2025; 12:18)


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Queen of Christmas (112,510) by Webmaster Eric from the Netherlands

Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley and Aretha Franklin never tried to trademark those titles. That's the difference. If Mariah was allowed to trademark the phrase "queen of Christmas", then nobody could use that phrase anymore. She deserved all the backlash she got.
(Tuesday 25 November 2025; 12:16)


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Queen of Christmas (112,509) by MusicfanJ from Germany

Because Christmas is religious, so no singer should trademark it for herself/himself. There's enough commerce allready for everyone. The other titles like King of Pop or Rock and Roll are only music genres.

Mariah was here often called the Queen of Pop-Soul. I think that title suits her well because of her unique mix with pop, urban and soul. But I think with the Grammys, that is pure envy against Mariah. She should have won at least 18 during her career. No one could stop her in the 90ies, she was simply the best.

(Tuesday 25 November 2025; 12:11)


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Queen of Christmas (112,508) by Dove from United States

But the people who were against the title were also music people so the "of Christmas music" was implied.
(Tuesday 25 November 2025; 12:04)


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Muni Long what? (112,507) by Dove from United States

Well, I was neutral about that singer but now I don't like her. It's obvious when Mariah is throwing shade and she wasn't at that singer. It was obvious she forgot because when she said it she looked confused and like she was trying really hard to remember.
(Tuesday 25 November 2025; 12:03)


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My Love (AI) (112,506) by Lambi from USA

I hated the extra intro but overall enjoyed it too. It was giving Fourth Of July. And the falsettos reminded me of The Beautiful Ones. Thanks for sharing.

(Tuesday 25 November 2025; 11:57)


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Vegas (112,505) by MusicfanJ from Germany

I saw the movie too. I think I know what you mean.

I would prefer NYC as well.

Plus it's her home town. And a wonderful visit for the Christmas season.
(Tuesday 25 November 2025; 11:54)


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Queen of Christmas (112,504) by Lighty from China

Because "Queen of Christmas" and "Queen of Christmas Music" is different?
(Tuesday 25 November 2025; 11:02)


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Muni Long what? (112,503) by Billy from Greece

This is just so unnecessary and sad that it's taken the direction it did. It's the epitome of what misunderstanding is. I knew that Mariah's responses to the questions about Muni Long's cover, taken out of context, would sound ambiguous or controversial. I remember reading that interview and realizing how "foggy" Mariah must have been during that time, basically for the greater part of 2025. Then the media totally manipulating the fact that she turned her head during Muni's performance to their benefit to generate content. Also, it's sad that Muni Long would fall for the bait. Just unnecessary negativity.

(Tuesday 25 November 2025; 11:01)


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2005 (112,502) by Alexis Carrington-Colby from United States

It's called show business. Flopping is unwanted in any career field.
(Tuesday 25 November 2025; 05:42)


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My Love (AI) (112,501) by Dave from USA

I have never cared for AI. It is scary how accurate some of this technology can be, especially with music. Listening to some MC performances, My Love popped in to the algorithm. I nearly fell out of my damn chair. I thought she rerecorded it or remixed the HFIA verson and was so damn excited thinking that her voice had returned. It sounded amazing and my full excitement for why I fell in love with her returned. Then, I realized, finally looking at the screen, that it was an AI version set to her Butterfly vocal era.

I must say that I felt horrible after for enjoying the version afterwards as I feel AI takes so much from all artists and their uniqueness and talent, but for one moment, I was transported back in time. For that, I will say it was worth the momentary indulgence.
(Tuesday 25 November 2025; 05:10)

Muni Long what? (112,500) by Shezz from Pk

I can't believe Mariah would be in on this. Muni is being dragged on social media for it. Whatever Mariah said in GQ, misunderstanding his question was no disrespect compared to this. Bobby A you're a Muni Long fan. Thoughts?

(Tuesday 25 November 2025; 04:34)

Queen of Christmas (112,499) by Dove from United States

You're probably right but it would need to be trademarked for the movie I have in my head.

On a side note: Why was it okay for Michael Jackson to be the King of Pop and for Elvis to be the King of Rock and Roll and Aretha to be the Queen of Soul? I feel like there's a lot of jealousy geared towards Mariah. I feel like that's part of the reason she doesn't have as many awards as she should.
(Tuesday 25 November 2025; 03:23)


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2005 (112,498) by Dove from United States

The Beatles are old and still re-release their stuff for newer audiences. No one is taking anything away from the youngsters.
(Tuesday 25 November 2025; 03:19)


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Some say that's tough (112,497) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain

Yes, we can hear it as well. We have since the moment we got to listen to the song. It's very characteristic and unusual. The interpretations have already been stated here, and I think they are approximate.
(Tuesday 25 November 2025; 01:12)


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Vegas (112,496) by Dove from United States

I'm kind of over her being in Vegas. Can't we get a residency in New York City? After I saw the Elvis movie I'm not so into Vegas anymore.
(Monday 24 November 2025; 22:52)

Some say that's tough (112,495) by Edward from USA

Someone isolated just the background vocals, and once again you can hear how good Mariah is at building those crazy, beautifully detailed layers you barely notice in the full mix. But that weird sound in there? It adds nothing. It totally sounds like a glitch. Whatever it was supposed to be, it makes no sense. It actually reminds me of that glitch on one of the Memoirs tracks.
(Monday 24 November 2025; 20:53)


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Random thoughts (112,494) by jaker20 from US

Mariah's merch is not good lol because I think she is the one managing it. She no longer knows what is cool. She needs to hand them over to younger people to create ideate merch for her.

I have not bought any Mariah merch, but instead gone back to collecting CDs, vinyl and tapes. They're on a glass display that I just put together last year. I used to have some rare collectibles I bought in record stores, but I regretted selling them.

Now her Christmas merch is another, they are actually pretty good, especially the tumbler and the snow globe. But I'm sorry, her non-Christmas merch is ugly, she needs to update them to the 21st century lol

I don't think that is Mariah's forte. That is why all her partnerships in the past didn't work, just like Black Irish, and her perfume.

(Monday 24 November 2025; 19:53)


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2005 (112,493) by Tony Lorenzo from UK

I think we should all get over the business side of her career now. She has done it all. She's been on top of the charts more than anyone else in history. She has an exquisite back catalogue that she can perform whenever she likes throughout the year which she also owns the masters to. She has her yearly Christmas show. She is widely seen as a legend. What more can she and we ask for? Do we need her try and compete with the youngsters, who also sometimes deserve their time in the spotlight? Do we want her compromising on her sound so the music is "current" but not really her?

She is now at the stage where she can, and needs to, sit back, survey her career with glee, and enjoy her leisure time. She's got two beautiful children, one of whom apparently wants to join the singing business, meaning Mariah can mentor her and do what she can for the success of her next generation.

I don't think we fans can expect any more of her. She brings out a new album for her die-hard fans and it matters not how it charts. We should be on the floor praising the Lord that she has bothered to bring out new music for us, when she absolutely doesn't need to any more.

Mariah has given us so so much. An ouvre that she and we can be deeply proud of and go back to again and again, a timeless catalogue of stunning hits and exquisite vocals. Her recent performances have come despite all of the grief from her personal life, and despite her mental health, which due to bipolar's nature will only progressively get more difficult to deal with.

She is doing the most, for us, and what I want to tell Mariah, that woman who we should be so amazed to have been around to witness in her prime, is rest. Do not worry about your career, stop performing when you don't want to. Pop up a couple of times a year to keep the money you fully deserve rolling in, to sing your hits , knowing you have a solid fanbase who will always turn out for you when you're in town. Celebrate the Christmas period with us, then go back and hibernate, help dem babies with whatever they have going on, and never think for a second that because you might be being quiet, your status as a legend is in any doubt.

Those of us trying to strategize how to keep her in the headlines and at the top of the charts are just applying unnecessary pressure on her, making her think she's got to keep up the insane work ethic lest we all disappear. We need to just enjoy what she has already achieved, and allow her to spend the rest of her life lounging on the beach and popping up now and again.

I would personally enjoy some more writing for another book. Perhaps one delving into her music catalogue, with the stories behind them and their recording, her take on some of the fabulous moments in her career like Divas Live with Aretha, or her first ever performance when she sings America the Beautiful to the sports stars, etc. We'd all love to know more about her from the perspective of her music, now she has already given us her perspective on her personal life and history. We want info on the music now.

I also would definitely not object to a concept album where she sings jazz standards, or sings over some amazing dance music. Mariah over some hot current beats. Basically using her voice in different ways, as it is an instrument. Basically just flirting with whatever bits and bobs she likes, with zero pressure.

It's what Mariah deserves. We should all be thankful that she is still here to receive her flowers and enjoy this stage of life, given how many of our stars pass away before they get to reflect on their careers.

I shall shut up now. Not criticising you, merely advocating for us to stop thinking Mariah needs to do any more than she has. Mariah has had a stellar career and I can't understand why people want even more from her. Can we not just enjoy what we already have and stop pressuring her for even more?
(Monday 24 November 2025; 18:07)


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