Mariah Carey, the iconic music legend known for her powerhouse vocals and chart-topping hits, recently shared her candid thoughts on the Grammy Awards. Despite having a stellar career with millions of records sold worldwide, the 56-year-old star has only clinched five Grammy wins out of 34 nominations, a fact that has left many fans scratching their heads.
During a recent appearance on Pitchfork’s Over/Under YouTube series, Mariah didn’t hold back in expressing her opinion that the Grammys are overrated. She further emphasized that both the ceremony and the award itself were deserving of such critique. However, she also made sure to mention that she holds no ill will towards others in the industry, stating, “But we love everybody.”
This isn’t the first time Mariah has addressed her disappointment with the lack of recognition from the Grammys. Despite starting off strong in 1991 with two wins, Mariah’s Grammy success has dwindled over the years, with her last nomination dating back to 2009.
Despite the perceived snub from the Recording Academy, Mariah remains unfazed and continues to make waves in the music industry. Recently, she received the Recording Academy’s Global Impact Award at a Black Music Collective event, where she playfully questioned the authenticity of the award, highlighting her long absence from Grammy recognition.
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