Mariah Carey and Luis Miguel were once close friends and colleagues in the music industry, but their relationship has been strained over the years due to a number of reasons.
Here are some of the key events that have contributed to their falling out:
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Competition for the Latin Grammy Awards: In 1991, both Mariah Carey and Luis Miguel were nominated for Best Latin Pop Album at the Latin Grammy Awards. However, Carey won the award while Miguel lost to Julio Iglesias, which led to some tension between the two artists.
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Love Triangle with Whitney Houston: In 1993, there was a rumor that Mariah Carey and Luis Miguel were involved in a love triangle with Whitney Houston. Although the rumors were unfounded, they caused a rift in the three singers’ friendship.
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Career Differences: As their careers progressed, Carey began to focus more on pop music while Miguel continued to explore Latin and pop fusion. This led to some disagreements over musical direction and style.
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Business Disputes: In recent years, there have been reports of business disputes between Carey and Miguel, including allegations that Carey sabotaged Miguel’s career by blocking him from performing at music festivals and award shows.
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Social Media Feuds: In 2017, Carey and Miguel got into a heated argument on social media over a performance by Luis Miguel at the Billboard Latin Music Awards. The feud escalated quickly, with both artists exchanging insulting comments and even threatening legal action against each other.
Despite their falling out, it’s worth noting that Mariah Carey and Luis Miguel have worked together in the past, most notably on Carey’s 1992 album “Mariah Carey,” which featured several collaborations with Miguel. Additionally, both artists have expressed a desire to put aside their differences and work together again in the future. Only time will tell whether they can repair their friendship and continue making music together.
