Mariah Carey Finally Addresses Eminem Feud & “8 Mile” Casting Rumors
Posted: Thu Oct 02, 2025 5:20 pm
Mariah Carey brushed off decades of drama and a bizarre casting rumor involving Eminem during a sharp exchange on Bravo’s “Watch What Happens Live” on Wednesday (October 1), where she addressed claims that the rapper once wanted her to play his mother in 8 Mile.
Obsessed” video, which featured a stalker character many believed was a jab at Eminem. He fired back with “The Warning,” a venomous diss track that included threats to leak voicemails and other alleged receipts.
“I’m obsessed now? Oh gee, is that supposed to be me in the video with the goatee?” Eminem rapped. “Wow Mariah, I didn’t expect her to go balls out.”
The casting rumor resurfaced recently when music producer Damion “Damizza” Young claimed on a podcast that he introduced Carey and Eminem.
According to Young, the rapper wanted Carey to play his mother in 8 Mile, despite being just four years younger than him.
“She did not like that s### at all,” Young said. “Her insecurities kicked in big time.”
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Ultimately, the role went to Kim Basinger, who is nearly two decades older than Eminem.
During the same episode, Carey sidestepped a question about how much money she makes from “All I Want for Christmas Is You” and responded to Nick Cannon’s testicle insurance stunt with a simple, “Lord, help me.”