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Show some humanity (108,825) by Manuel from Germany

Dear people on this board, have you no heart? Honestly the negativity on this board is painful. Do any of you know what it's like to be her? It's waking up every day and remembering you're not allowed to just be. That if you sound tired, you're "washed up". If you're quiet or having fun with yourself, you're a "diva". If you gain weight, it's magnified - literally - with a lens. And now, if you're medicated [...] and are dealing with the loss of family members and the end of a relationship, you "had a stroke"? WTF?

Being Mariah is having your voice - the very thing that saved you -
become a measuring stick they beat you with. Your voice - your literal lifeline - being turned into a battlefield. Every note Mariah's ever sung has been dissected, including on this board. Praised, worshipped, mocked, measured. And when your voice is that good - the pressure to never slip is inhuman.

I guess for her lip-syncing isn't lying. It's surviving. It's choosing to still show up when the heartbreak is louder than the applause. When she may rather feel like grieving. How many times has she stood in front of thousands of us while screaming inside? She's been singing through breakdowns, betrayals, miscarriages, racist industry BS, and a horrible childhood and youth before she was even famous. And yes, sometimes she shows up because she signed the paper, not because she is feeling it. But she goes on stage anyway, because she knows that somewhere you might be out there. Some kid like she once was, staring at the ceiling, praying to be loved. And if at this point her lipsync can keep that kid alive another night, she'll wear the diamonds and fake it. She doesn't do music, she is music. This isn't a job. It's not even a career. It's how she breathes. If you call yourself a lamb, you should know as much, because that's what drew you to her. And even when she tries to disappear, the music doesn't stop coming. This industry effed her over, again and again, pimped her pain, tried to own her. When you're a legend, they forget you're human. So quitting might look like freedom to you, but to her, that would feel like letting them win. Because that voice, even cracked, even lip-synced, even trembling is still her. And as long as she's got it, she'll use it how she chooses. Not for the charts. Not for the Grammys. Not for those greedy ones of you who see her as a product that is to remain Daydream Mariah forever. For her. And for the ones who still need it. And if you don't need it, leave. She is an artist. She knows that when she walks on that stage, somebody in that crowd remembers who they are, because they see her still fighting to be. She was never supposed to make it. A mixed-race girl with a broken home, bipolar disorder, and a five-octave range?  Please. But here she is. Still here. Still selling out stadiums. Not because the industry let her. But because she refused to disappear. So have some humanity inside you and stop projecting your unresolved issues on her. Imagine yourselves in her position. When she is ready, she will speak her truth. Until then, enjoy what she has to offer now, or enjoy her legacy. It's all there. She is as real as it gets right now, medicated and all. That is her, a human being. And she is still showing up, looking like a goddess, selling out, going number one every year. Love to you all.
(Friday 23 May 2025; 00:28)

Lol (108,824) by Junaid from United Kingdom

Muhammad Ali died in 2016. The chances of him getting back in the ring are zero.
(Friday 23 May 2025; 00:02)


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She possibly had a stroke (108,823) by Bill from the UK

I agree, so incredibly sad to see her like this. I wish she would tell us what was wrong. I was on edge the entire time as I genuinely thought at one point she was going to collapse. It's heart breaking. What on earth happened to her?
(Thursday 22 May 2025; 23:05)


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She possibly had a stroke (108,822) by Stacey from USA

Are you referring to the Mimi Sessions video? This might be only time I've disagreed with you, lol. I liked it. I thought her voice sounded great. The rich lower tones are where she should stay put. I do agree she looks stiff but didn't notice the slurred speech.
(Thursday 22 May 2025; 20:13)


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She possibly had a stroke (108,821) by Shezz from Pk

She isn't dying, you all need to stop clutching your pearls. Highly doubtful that she'd be touring if she just had a stroke. Not all humans are created equal and not all of them age the same way. Specially ones with neurological disorders that only worsen with time. I think it's commendable she put this out. You all want her to sit down and cry on national tv about her vocal decline. She's not doing that. This is her response to all the lovers and the haters. This is her voice right now. I don't think it was half as bad as some of you think it was. Any one who has remotely followed her in the last few years wouldn't expect anything much better from a stripped performance like this. There are bigger problems in the world to lose sleep over right now. Kudos to Mariah for that honest performance that we have all wanted for a long time.

(Thursday 22 May 2025; 18:07)


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You all are killing me (108,820) by Randy from USA

I don't get it. This is MCs voice. It's what it has been for a very long time without all the background tracks, background singers and music. There's no slurring, stroke or sycophants letting her do whatever. I was thrilled yesterday because it was finally unvarnished truth. It was honesty. I mean besides the lashes and hair. And she didn't sound bad. I'm really upset at y'all response because basically it means you would rather have the lies and deceit. Maybe Special K was right. No matter what she does she can't win. I hate that we live in a world where whatever choice you make you'll find harsh criticism.
(Thursday 22 May 2025; 18:04)

Just like the leeches on her payroll (108,819) by Edward from USA

I appreciate the effort, but as a longtime fan, I can't help feeling heartbroken. Mariah deserves so much more respect, more care, more truth. It pains me to see people blindly cheering her on without regard for her artistry or legacy. I'm talking about the ass kissers, the "yass queens" who clap for anything without thinking twice. This verse is for you, as if Mariah were singing directly to you:

"So many I considered
Closest to me
Turned on a dime and sold me
Out dutifully
Although that knife was chipping
Away at me
They turned their eyes away and
Went home to sleep"

In the end, that's exactly what you "yass queens" will do. When the damage is done and her legacy lies in ruins, you'll simply turn your pretty eyes away, just like the others, and go home to sleep.
(Thursday 22 May 2025; 17:38)

Mimi sessions (108,818) by Mimi L. from Empower Your Highlighter

I enjoyed it for what it is, yes her voice is different but we've known it for a while and we encouraged her to stop hiding behind smoke screens and just embrace her new voice and she did and I appreciate that. She looked amazing and snatched, the ambience looked nice and moody. Her singing isn't the concern for me, what's concerning for me is her energy. For some reason she's so rigid and robotic nowadays, I was hoping in a controlled environment like this she'd let loose a bit more. But it seems like she's stuck in one place and her face is not moving much and it's like she doesn't want to move her neck (how I look when I have a neck pain). Mariah used to be quite animated on stage - of course she wouldn't have difficult choreography but just walking around with the mike, flipping around her hair, scooting down etc. Now it's like she's standing there not making a single move. I also saw this interview of her with an Australian interviewer, it was a remote interview promoting the upcoming shows and the interviewer kept trying to make Mariah laugh etc but she just looked bored and checked out and again stiff, even while she's sitting.
(Thursday 22 May 2025; 16:54)

She possibly had a stroke (108,817) by Jamie from UK

Exactly, some people need to be honest with her, and not just one. As a collective they need to be honest. She's a shadow of even modern day Mariah. I'm concerned something isn't right either mentally or physically. And I think it's got to a level that there's no chance of improvement. I get it, to her she's loosing the one thing that she's known for and that must hurt big time. But putting things like this out is only gonna hurt her even more. I'm reading on line comments like "I love her tone", all these yassss people are not helping. This voice that's on the Mimi lounge is not good at all. I'm just being honest. If she was a new singer and you heard those vocals, nobody would listen. Just because it's Mariah doesn't mean we have to say it's good. I'm very sad to see her this way, I would never have wanted this for her, but there comes a time when you have to bow out, work out what's going on and spend time on yourself. Mariah has had a phenomenal career and that will always be there, but I think it's time to accept that and don't tarnish what you had.
(Thursday 22 May 2025; 14:52)


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She possibly had a stroke (108,816) by Edward from USA

It really breaks my heart to see her like that. What infuriates me though is the fact the sycophants around her don't have the balls to tell her that wasn't acceptable to put online. They're were probably saying: yass queen, you killed it.
(Thursday 22 May 2025; 12:49)


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She possibly had a stroke (108,815) by Jamie from UK

Something isn't right. She was slurring her words, and couldn't keep up. It quite upset me to see her like this.

(Thursday 22 May 2025; 10:23)


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The Mimi sessions (108,814) by Zachariah from Croatia

Agreed, I liked it. I always appreciate rich lower tone than a high pitch.
(Thursday 22 May 2025; 08:16)


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She possibly had a stroke (108,813) by Brad from USA

Her flat affect, stiffness and slurred speech are unfortunately consistent with someone who has had a stroke. I saw her in Vegas in July, nearly front row, and she was not like this. I wonder if the loss of her mother, her sister, her relationship with BT and general depression led to some form of stroke. She cancelled holiday shows and then in February was like this. It is certainly possible. She has too many people dependent on her for a damn paycheck who should be having her take time off and taking care of herself instead they continue to pimp her for a paycheck. Shut it down MC and take care of yourself. Please.

(Thursday 22 May 2025; 06:32)

Lol (108,812) by David from USA

Thank you for saying that. I come on this board only intermittently because of the negativity here. I'm horrified by a lot of the comments and, even worse, the sheer glee some of these "fans" have in disparaging Mariah. This last comment was on the verge of mocking her. Whenever I read remarks like this, I always think, "God forbid she ever checks out this board and sees what fans say about her." I know she's not at the top of her game anymore - I'm not delusional. But I'm also not mean-spirited, and I'm not bitter because my favorite artist doesn't devote her life to me or give me exactly what I want.
(Thursday 22 May 2025; 03:42)


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The Mimi sessions (108,811) by Brian_S from UK/Netherlands

Has anyone seen The Mimi Sessions? This is Mariah's current voice, I kinda like it how full her lower register sounds.
(Thursday 22 May 2025; 02:07)

The Mimi sessions (108,810) by Stacey from USA

Thoughts?
(Thursday 22 May 2025; 01:20)

Live (108,809) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain

Nobody says anything about this? This is just what we want from her nowadays. This is pure artistry. It's all real and completely live. She is so amazing, and her ability and musicality are incomparable.

Only one "but", we're not getting any more insane and great belting ever. That part of her voice is almost gone or not in a condition to be used outside the studio or a controlled environment. She won't run the risk.

Also, the prompters are really necessary for her. She could look at us (the cameras) instead and she would look more natural and straightforward. I think it's a habit she has gotten used to and it makes her somehow feel safer on stage.

Conclusion: I love her for this tiny bit of a performance. I feel fascinated right now to see the real talent she has (and how rarely she shares it with us.).
(Thursday 22 May 2025; 01:19)

Article: Mariah Carey is set to announce Australian tour (108,808) by Xavier mariohmix from Spain

Lol.
(Thursday 22 May 2025; 00:46)


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The Mimi session (108,807) by TJ from Norway

Lovely concert. Well done.

(Wednesday 21 May 2025; 23:24)

Lol (108,806) by Tony Lorenzo from UK

Great fan you are. No appreciation for her age. Would you expect [Muhammed Ali] to get back in the ring bow and win? Mariah was at the very top vocally, for years. You can't stay there forever.

No appreciation for her bipolar. Or the fact she has kids now and thus more important things to think about than whether people like you will criticise her performances.

She's the queen and always will be. I cant wait to see her show this summer. It's about the camaraderie with other fans, and the music, which we all sing along too more than stand there listening to whether her vocals are perfect.

Leave her alone and take the negativity elsewhere.
(Wednesday 21 May 2025; 22:36)


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Mimi sessions (108,805) by Bobby A from United States

I don't know what to say good about MC's vocals during her Mimi sessions video. She doesn't sound too good. Maybe I am wrong, but she sounded off key and flat.
(Wednesday 21 May 2025; 21:12)

Mimi sessions (108,804) by Brad from USA

No. This isn't going to help. Uh uh. They reflect the loss of elasticity in her vocals. It sounds like a piano wire about to snap. I mean, it's a good exercise for her chords, maybe, but nobody else needs to actually hear this stuff. I understand now why she lip syncs mostly now. Let us not think that used to be the case, because I have seen her in person many, many times to know that didn't used to be the case. Something has happened. I'm sad for her and yeah for us as fans. But we need to find a new way forward because this isn't working. I don't know why the "stiff persona" thing is occurring, maybe fear of being found out. But these "sessions" have now fully let the cat out of the bag. Maybe she's emancipating herself from having to do this any longer. Maybe that's the point.
(Wednesday 21 May 2025; 21:01)

Mimi 20th anniversary session (108,803) by Randy from USA

I thought that was amazing. Finally, what we've been asking for since MIAMTEC, raw unassisted vocals. Why can't she do that for her concerts? I know I know people want a show. That was a lot of hair and makeup for an unplugged session. But today I won't complain. I am thrilled. A+ Mimi. A+.
(Wednesday 21 May 2025; 20:43)

The Mimi sessions (108,802) by Hanno van Leeuwen from The Netherlands

I love love love the Mimi sessions. She sounds great. That is all she needs, a mic and a piano. Great job MC.
(Wednesday 21 May 2025; 20:39)

The Mimi sessions (108,801) by Shezz from Pk

Well that was a good surprise. Sounded as well as she can in her current voice - totally stripped. I was nervous when it started but then I said it's not really live. She obviously will only put it out there if she can pull it off. I wonder if there are more or it was just the one.

(Wednesday 21 May 2025; 17:39)

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