By Jailene Giron
American singer Mariah Carey has been excluded from the list of stars inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2026 and the news did not take long to open an intense debate on social networks that reached the ears of the famous woman.
It was upon leaving The Peninsula hotel, located in Manhattan, that The “We Belong Together” singer was approached by TMZ microphones to find out her position on the jury’s decision..
When asked if she was upset about not being included in the distinguished hall, Mariah Carey nipped speculation in the bud by responding, “No, period.”
Likewise, the famous woman made it clear that far from feeling affected, her attention is focused on her artistic career. “Who cares? Give it to someone else. Fantastic,” he added in the interview with the entertainment portal.
Despite this, Mariah Carey said she was moved by the displays of affection extended by her fans through social networks. And they were responsible for making it clear that this exclusion from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame does not dismiss his career or the impact he has had on pop music and R&B over the years.
“I always love my fans,” the singer can be heard saying while taking the time to sign some autographs. to the fans who gathered outside The Peninsula hotel.
Along with Mariah Carey, Other nominated stars who were not selected this year are: Pink and Lauryn Hill. While Phil Collins, Billy Idol, Oasis and Wu-Tang Clan were considered for entry into said room.
Mariah Carey and the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: a history that repeats itself
This is not the first time that the 57-year-old artist has been left out of the final list of artists inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. In fact, This is the third time that the jury, made up of more than 1,200 members, has decided not to include her after previous nominations in 2021 and 2023.
According to the committee, the selection process consists of several points, including jury and fan voting. Additionally, their website stipulates that artists must have released their first commercial recording at least 25 years before the nomination year.
In the end, to grant this honor the originality, impact and influence of the artist in the history of music is considered. For its part, Mariah Carey has a career spanning more than three decades in which she has accumulated commercial achievements such as: 19 singles that reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 list and 6 Grammy Awards..
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