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Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,618) by Chicago Lamb from USA Mariah may have already or has plans to purchase a Pied a Terre in NYC. I'm sure she'll have a home base there. I'm hoping she gets the asking price for her triplex. New beginnings. (Wednesday 15 April 2026; 13:24) this is a reply to message 113,617

Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,617) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter This makes me so sad. This property didn't just feel like a property, it had a very symbolic meaning to Mariah. She talked about how when her mom used to drive her to the city as a kid she would dream of one day owning a home with views of the Empire State Building and then she achieved that. So it kind of symbolized her accomplishing her childhood dream and her making it big. This was also her safe haven for the first time because after having a traumatic childhood, followed by having to sleep on the kitchen floor of her friend's apartment during her struggle days and then being trapped in "Sing Sing" Mansion with Motolla, this was the first time she had her own peace in her own space that she owned independently. Also NY is where Mariah's heart is. Lastly it is iconic because of the Cribs episode and being on AD magazine. I honestly thought Mariah might sell everything but never this. So I'm quite sad to see this and I hope everything is ok with her. (Wednesday 15 April 2026; 04:30)

Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,617) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter This makes me so sad. This property didn't just feel like a property, it had a very symbolic meaning to Mariah. She talked about how when her mom used to drive her to the city as a kid she would dream of one day owning a home with views of the Empire State Building and then she achieved that. So it kind of symbolized her accomplishing her childhood dream and her making it big. This was also her safe haven for the first time because after having a traumatic childhood, followed by having to sleep on the kitchen floor of her friend's apartment during her struggle days and then being trapped in "Sing Sing" Mansion with Motolla, this was the first time she had her own peace in her own space that she owned independently. Also NY is where Mariah's heart is. Lastly it is iconic because of the Cribs episode and being on AD magazine. I honestly thought Mariah might sell everything but never this. So I'm quite sad to see this and I hope everything is ok with her. (Wednesday 15 April 2026; 04:30)

Article: Mariah not inducted into the "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame" again (113,616) by Lainsky from Philippines And I'm beginning to wonder what else they could want from Maria to be inducted. While her accomplishments demonstrate how her music and artistry have transcended generations, as noted in this article, adding this to her accolades would be a great addition. I mean, who else deserves it better than her? (Wednesday 15 April 2026; 04:16)

Randy's favorite MC song / Tribeca (113,615) by Bobby A from United States Randy, you and my therapist helped me too see that I am too sensitive. I am sorry. I take things too personal because of growing up in Memphis, TN. I am going to loosen up by attending some wine tastings on the weekends before I leave Austin. (Wednesday 15 April 2026; 00:26) this is a reply to message 113,582

Randy's favorite MC song / Tribeca (113,582) by Randy from USA Bobby that was a joke. No you did not offend me. You are way too sensitive. (Friday 10 April 2026; 20:43)

Lessen the creative control debate (113,614) by Bobby A from United States Do you think MC's creative control over her songwriting and song production is hindering her induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame? It is something to think about as the reason why she doesn't receive the recognition for her songwriting abilities like she should in the music industry. If she would collaborate with more established pop, rock, and country songwriters and producers, I think it would open up more possibilities for MC to be seen as a "rock and roll" artist to all of these industry committees and academies. This is the reason why MC was not inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for a third time. Sometimes an artist has to play the industry game and psych them out into noticing what an artist can do musically with their songwriting abilities. Santana did it. Jon Batiste did it. Taylor Swift has been doing it for her last five albums. MC has played it "safe" in this music industry for far too long. It is time for her to do the inconceivable on her next album. They would surely take notice at a Ashley Gorley, Ryan Tedder, Sia or Jack Antonoff collaboration. A Max Martin or David Garcia solely produced album would make them take more notice too. (Tuesday 14 April 2026; 23:42)

HoF (113,613) by Dave from USA Sad she didn't make it, again. She should have gotten in the first time. I feel there are industry forces against her at times like this. I know it sounds silly, but I really do think that sometimes. It doesn't help that she just doesn't/can't sing anymore. It's so heartbreaking and demoralizing when she doesn't get a huge nod like this. Here's to next year being the year. (Tuesday 14 April 2026; 20:48)

Article: Mariah not inducted into the "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame" again (113,612) by Travis from USA Not surprising at all and it's such a joke. Look how long it took [Cher] to get in and that was pathetic, said so herself. I know one thing, she doesn't need this single accolade to be recognized as one of the greatest artists on earth. (Tuesday 14 April 2026; 19:27)

MOA Imperfect A (113,611) by Lighty from China I don't think it has anything to do with Kesha's performance. Still a good thing for Mariah though. (Tuesday 14 April 2026; 18:14) this is a reply to message 113,609

MOA Imperfect A (113,609) by Bobby A from United States Memoirs is seeing a huge surge on Spotify this year because Kesha performed Obsessed. So, I was thinking that Def Jam should be thinking about dropping MC's Angel's Advocate remix album on the same day as the Glitter anniversary release. Furthermore, MC's catalogue has five releases that remain on every Lambs' mind in 2026 to be released. 1 Gliiter- vinyl 2. Somebody's Ugly Daughter 3. Angels Advocate 4. The demo tape 5. Yours ft. Justin Timberlake (Tuesday 14 April 2026; 04:17)

Article: Mariah not inducted into the "Rock & Roll Hall of Fame" again (113,610) by Bobby A from United States It is sad that MC was not inducted again. What is going on? MC is going to have to release the Misinterpreptation of Mariah Carey filled with every genre of music that she has ever recorded for her previous albums to get the committee's attention. She covers a Queen classic and turns it into a gospel or rock song. (Tuesday 14 April 2026; 17:39)

MOA Imperfect A (113,609) by Bobby A from United States Memoirs is seeing a huge surge on Spotify this year because Kesha performed Obsessed. So, I was thinking that Def Jam should be thinking about dropping MC's Angel's Advocate remix album on the same day as the Glitter anniversary release. Furthermore, MC's catalogue has five releases that remain on every Lambs' mind in 2026 to be released. 1 Gliiter- vinyl 2. Somebody's Ugly Daughter 3. Angels Advocate 4. The demo tape 5. Yours ft. Justin Timberlake (Tuesday 14 April 2026; 04:17) this is a reply to message 113,603

MOA Imperfect A (113,603) by Lainsky from Philippines I have developed a new appreciation for this album. It belongs down below my Top 10 ranking or just outside of it among her albums. However, after revisiting and playing it, I created a "fantasy list" of the singles released with "fantasy ranking on the chart, including number of weeks" on the Billboard Hot 100. The live versions of IWTKWLI are better than the album cut. And "Imperfect" should have been included and released as the first or second single. Yes, I allow myself to "daydream" about her songs and albums. It's one of my ways to de-stress myself. Here's my "fantasy MOAIA". 1. Obsessed (No.7) 2. Imperfect (No.1, 13 weeks) 3. Standing O (No.1, 7 weeks) 4. HATE U (No.1, 5 weeks) 5. Up Out My Face (No.4) 6. I Want To Know What Love Is (No.2 or No.1 for a week) 7. More Than Just Friends (Top 40) 8. Inseparable (Top 40) Just sharing, I also have a fantasy list for her other albums. And yes, it happened in that alter universe. (Monday 13 April 2026; 05:37)

MC17 (113,608) by TJ from Norway I think it is sad that she didn't go pop earlier. Why follow the flow, when you can make the way? I really, really hope that she is done with RnB. I know I am. (Monday 13 April 2026; 22:07) this is a reply to message 113,605

MC17 (113,605) by Giovanni from USA I don't know if I asked this before so if I did I apologize. What direction do some of you want Mariah to take with the next album? For me I would like more r&b with a touch of pop. Unfortunately r&b is kind of dead right now, most artists are doing pop/adult contemporary. Mariah was able to pull off r&b with Caution so maybe she could do it again but I think she needs something like "Beautiful" or "Dreamlover". I heard Pharrell Williams was contacted by a legendary female artist so I wonder if it was Mariah, Beyonce or someone else? I just hope the next album makes more noise and doesn't have anymore 2 minute songs lol. (Monday 13 April 2026; 05:56)

Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,607) by Zachariah from Croatia Your last sentence are my thoughts excatly. She is not in problems at all. (Monday 13 April 2026; 06:29) this is a reply to message 113,601

Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,601) by Lambi from USA She had been upgrading that penthouse with the foreknowledge of selling it in the future. You want a return after investing in something for that long. She hasn't been living there for a while. She simply has no need for it, therefore it does not really make sense to keep it, especially if it's a consistent cash drainage and not generating revenue. Liquidating this property is a power move. Mariah is as smart now as she was then, when she intuitively knew not to give away her publishing for $5K. Same way she knew to cancel something as minor as Rocky's naive Amazon dog order because dem kids already had dogs and everything they could realistically need. I read her as financially savvy that knows how to 10x her wealth. She likely has stocks, bonds, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, commodities, and liquidated investments most of us are never ever going to be in the loop on. With the scale she operates at, she would have been broke a long time ago if she did not understand how to make money work and compound. The fact she surmounted something as astronomical as a $27 million asset is itself the real flex and honestly pretty freaking impressive. But to keep the spirit of chill, she recently posted photos from a colossal private yacht migrating to yet another colossal private plane. That does not suggest financial strain. If anything, it strongly suggests the complete opposite. (Monday 13 April 2026; 01:45)

Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,606) by Giovanni from USA Not just her TEOM voice Bobby even her Caution voice. I hope MC rests and takes things slow. I believe she can sound amazing again as she's proven time and time again. (Monday 13 April 2026; 06:00) this is a reply to message 113,600

Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,600) by Bobby A from United States If MC had at least her TEOM era voice in 2026, she would be recording a new album and getting ready for a tour in 2027. I think she has reached a point with her current voice that we shouldn't expect a full new album or tour anytime soon. Now unless she receives some vocal PT sessions with a vocal coach, we will have to wait to see how she sounds in 2028. Maybe I am wrong and JD is working his magic in the studio pairing his bounce with her current voice. His bounce hasn't been paired with her current voice until this year. (Sunday 12 April 2026; 23:34)

MC17 (113,605) by Giovanni from USA I don't know if I asked this before so if I did I apologize. What direction do some of you want Mariah to take with the next album? For me I would like more r&b with a touch of pop. Unfortunately r&b is kind of dead right now, most artists are doing pop/adult contemporary. Mariah was able to pull off r&b with Caution so maybe she could do it again but I think she needs something like "Beautiful" or "Dreamlover". I heard Pharrell Williams was contacted by a legendary female artist so I wonder if it was Mariah, Beyonce or someone else? I just hope the next album makes more noise and doesn't have anymore 2 minute songs lol. (Monday 13 April 2026; 05:56)

Faded / I don't (113,604) by Giovanni from USA Ugh both these songs deserved better especially "Faded". Production is so good and reminds me of music from 2005/2006 and her belting at the end reminds of her belting on TEOM. "I don't" is actually good too and should have been on Caution but "Faded" is one of my favorites from MIAM along with "Dedicated" and "You don't know what to do". (Monday 13 April 2026; 05:47)

MOA Imperfect A (113,603) by Lainsky from Philippines I have developed a new appreciation for this album. It belongs down below my Top 10 ranking or just outside of it among her albums. However, after revisiting and playing it, I created a "fantasy list" of the singles released with "fantasy ranking on the chart, including number of weeks" on the Billboard Hot 100. The live versions of IWTKWLI are better than the album cut. And "Imperfect" should have been included and released as the first or second single. Yes, I allow myself to "daydream" about her songs and albums. It's one of my ways to de-stress myself. Here's my "fantasy MOAIA". 1. Obsessed (No.7) 2. Imperfect (No.1, 13 weeks) 3. Standing O (No.1, 7 weeks) 4. HATE U (No.1, 5 weeks) 5. Up Out My Face (No.4) 6. I Want To Know What Love Is (No.2 or No.1 for a week) 7. More Than Just Friends (Top 40) 8. Inseparable (Top 40) Just sharing, I also have a fantasy list for her other albums. And yes, it happened in that alter universe. (Monday 13 April 2026; 05:37)

Penthouse (113,602) by Giovanni from USA It's so shocking and sad at the same time, that place is so badass and iconic. Her episode of Cribs is probably the best and was my favorite, so many memories there for her I'm sure. I'm gonna miss seeing her walk out and having paparazzi waiting to take pics. Mariah is a superstar in NYC with paparazzi. I am so curious as to who will purchase that luxurious crib. (Monday 13 April 2026; 05:35)

Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,601) by Lambi from USA She had been upgrading that penthouse with the foreknowledge of selling it in the future. You want a return after investing in something for that long. She hasn't been living there for a while. She simply has no need for it, therefore it does not really make sense to keep it, especially if it's a consistent cash drainage and not generating revenue. Liquidating this property is a power move. Mariah is as smart now as she was then, when she intuitively knew not to give away her publishing for $5K. Same way she knew to cancel something as minor as Rocky's naive Amazon dog order because dem kids already had dogs and everything they could realistically need. I read her as financially savvy that knows how to 10x her wealth. She likely has stocks, bonds, ETFs, cryptocurrencies, commodities, and liquidated investments most of us are never ever going to be in the loop on. With the scale she operates at, she would have been broke a long time ago if she did not understand how to make money work and compound. The fact she surmounted something as astronomical as a $27 million asset is itself the real flex and honestly pretty freaking impressive. But to keep the spirit of chill, she recently posted photos from a colossal private yacht migrating to yet another colossal private plane. That does not suggest financial strain. If anything, it strongly suggests the complete opposite. (Monday 13 April 2026; 01:45) this is a reply to message 113,597

Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,597) by TheWind from England Lifestyle definitely plays a factor, but wealthy people often take out big loans against homes when they have cash, to free up money without triggering taxes, including capital gains etc, when they sell them on. It's more likely a tax avoidance scheme than a debt management one, but you never know. She does tour way more than you would think she needs to. (Sunday 12 April 2026; 16:42)

Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,600) by Bobby A from United States If MC had at least her TEOM era voice in 2026, she would be recording a new album and getting ready for a tour in 2027. I think she has reached a point with her current voice that we shouldn't expect a full new album or tour anytime soon. Now unless she receives some vocal PT sessions with a vocal coach, we will have to wait to see how she sounds in 2028. Maybe I am wrong and JD is working his magic in the studio pairing his bounce with her current voice. His bounce hasn't been paired with her current voice until this year. (Sunday 12 April 2026; 23:34) this is a reply to message 113,595

Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,595) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia What projects that Mariah has in 2026? She's not scheduling for any residencies or tour. That's where the quick cash comes from. No new album, no acting offers, no product endorsement. Nada. The property is in debt for 18 million and she wanted to sell for 27 million, after all the settlement and deduction like taxes, agents, she would get only a couple of million only. (Sunday 12 April 2026; 10:17)

Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,599) by Bobby A from United States It is probably best for her to put her Tribeca home on the market now for potential summer buyers. Also, MC might be selling her Tribeca home to have some extra cash for the remastering and release of Glitter's 25th anniversary album and Somebody's Ugly Daughter. Virgin and Sony Legacy may be asking MC to contribute to the cost associated with both projects. It has been reported by Nostradamus on X that MC wants to include some extra Glitter goodies for the Lambily. (Sunday 12 April 2026; 18:59) this is a reply to message 113,597

Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,597) by TheWind from England Lifestyle definitely plays a factor, but wealthy people often take out big loans against homes when they have cash, to free up money without triggering taxes, including capital gains etc, when they sell them on. It's more likely a tax avoidance scheme than a debt management one, but you never know. She does tour way more than you would think she needs to. (Sunday 12 April 2026; 16:42)

MC global fans... activate (113,598) by John from USA Who among us has a couple of million dollars laying around? Let's pool our resources and buy MC's penthouse and turn it into MCArchives' headquarters. (Sunday 12 April 2026; 18:43)

Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,597) by TheWind from England Lifestyle definitely plays a factor, but wealthy people often take out big loans against homes when they have cash, to free up money without triggering taxes, including capital gains etc, when they sell them on. It's more likely a tax avoidance scheme than a debt management one, but you never know. She does tour way more than you would think she needs to. (Sunday 12 April 2026; 16:42) this is a reply to message 113,589

Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,589) by Edward from USA It seems to me that Mariah has been burning through a ton of money just to keep her brand and lifestyle going. People see her massive net worth and assume she's sitting on a mountain of cash, but the reality is her burn rate has always been huge. If it really costs around $150k-$200k just for her to step out with full glam, security, and staff, imagine what her monthly expenses look like. Between the HOA fees and property taxes at 90 Franklin, she's spending close to $40k a month on just that one place. And that's not even counting the fact that she likely keeps her core team, backup singers, assistants, etc., on retainer so they're always available. That kind of loyalty and availability isn't cheap. Even her big income streams don't stretch as far as people might think. Her catalog reportedly brings in around $20-$30 million a year, but once you factor in taxes (around 50%) and then another cut for management, legal fees, and business expenses, she's probably left with around $10 million or so in actual spendable cash. And when your lifestyle easily costs a million dollars or more per month, that money disappears quickly. It's basically a luxury version of living paycheck to paycheck, which also explains why she keeps touring and working when, in theory, she should be able to slow down and just enjoy the fruits of her success. The debt is also a big factor. She's taken out loans against the penthouse, something like $18.6M based on public records, which means she doesn't actually have all that equity. If she sells for around $27M, by the time the loans and broker fees are paid off, she may only walk away with a few million in actual cash. I don't think she's selling just for fun. She clearly loved that place and made it her own. It seems more like a smart move to downsize and restructure her finances. The math on that lifestyle just doesn't work the same way it used to. (Saturday 11 April 2026; 22:59)

Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,596) by MusicfanJ from Germany Hmm, that could be a reason too. If a new owner buys Mariah's triplex penthouse, he or she really gets some music history on top of that. I guess the penthouse will be easy to sell in NY. (Sunday 12 April 2026; 15:26) this is a reply to message 113,590

Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,590) by John from USA I wonder if it has something to do with the plan to raise property taxes even more in NYC through their new benevolent mayor? (Sunday 12 April 2026; 01:33)

Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,595) by Rashidi Rahim Rick from Malaysia What projects that Mariah has in 2026? She's not scheduling for any residencies or tour. That's where the quick cash comes from. No new album, no acting offers, no product endorsement. Nada. The property is in debt for 18 million and she wanted to sell for 27 million, after all the settlement and deduction like taxes, agents, she would get only a couple of million only. (Sunday 12 April 2026; 10:17) this is a reply to message 113,589

Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,589) by Edward from USA It seems to me that Mariah has been burning through a ton of money just to keep her brand and lifestyle going. People see her massive net worth and assume she's sitting on a mountain of cash, but the reality is her burn rate has always been huge. If it really costs around $150k-$200k just for her to step out with full glam, security, and staff, imagine what her monthly expenses look like. Between the HOA fees and property taxes at 90 Franklin, she's spending close to $40k a month on just that one place. And that's not even counting the fact that she likely keeps her core team, backup singers, assistants, etc., on retainer so they're always available. That kind of loyalty and availability isn't cheap. Even her big income streams don't stretch as far as people might think. Her catalog reportedly brings in around $20-$30 million a year, but once you factor in taxes (around 50%) and then another cut for management, legal fees, and business expenses, she's probably left with around $10 million or so in actual spendable cash. And when your lifestyle easily costs a million dollars or more per month, that money disappears quickly. It's basically a luxury version of living paycheck to paycheck, which also explains why she keeps touring and working when, in theory, she should be able to slow down and just enjoy the fruits of her success. The debt is also a big factor. She's taken out loans against the penthouse, something like $18.6M based on public records, which means she doesn't actually have all that equity. If she sells for around $27M, by the time the loans and broker fees are paid off, she may only walk away with a few million in actual cash. I don't think she's selling just for fun. She clearly loved that place and made it her own. It seems more like a smart move to downsize and restructure her finances. The math on that lifestyle just doesn't work the same way it used to. (Saturday 11 April 2026; 22:59)

Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,594) by Lady B from USA Maybe she wants a yard/pool/more space for her and the kids? (Sunday 12 April 2026; 07:04) this is a reply to message 113,589

Article: Mariah Carey wants $27M for her NYC penthouse triplex (113,589) by Edward from USA It seems to me that Mariah has been burning through a ton of money just to keep her brand and lifestyle going. People see her massive net worth and assume she's sitting on a mountain of cash, but the reality is her burn rate has always been huge. If it really costs around $150k-$200k just for her to step out with full glam, security, and staff, imagine what her monthly expenses look like. Between the HOA fees and property taxes at 90 Franklin, she's spending close to $40k a month on just that one place. And that's not even counting the fact that she likely keeps her core team, backup singers, assistants, etc., on retainer so they're always available. That kind of loyalty and availability isn't cheap. Even her big income streams don't stretch as far as people might think. Her catalog reportedly brings in around $20-$30 million a year, but once you factor in taxes (around 50%) and then another cut for management, legal fees, and business expenses, she's probably left with around $10 million or so in actual spendable cash. And when your lifestyle easily costs a million dollars or more per month, that money disappears quickly. It's basically a luxury version of living paycheck to paycheck, which also explains why she keeps touring and working when, in theory, she should be able to slow down and just enjoy the fruits of her success. The debt is also a big factor. She's taken out loans against the penthouse, something like $18.6M based on public records, which means she doesn't actually have all that equity. If she sells for around $27M, by the time the loans and broker fees are paid off, she may only walk away with a few million in actual cash. I don't think she's selling just for fun. She clearly loved that place and made it her own. It seems more like a smart move to downsize and restructure her finances. The math on that lifestyle just doesn't work the same way it used to. (Saturday 11 April 2026; 22:59)

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