Mariah Carey - Obsessed (official Audio) Apr 2026

The song famously opens with the line, "I was like, 'Why are you so obsessed with me?'" —a direct nod to the 2004 film Mean Girls . While Carey publicly maintained the song was inspired by the movie and childhood experiences with "hair-pulling" bullies, the media quickly identified a more specific target: .

The stalker—later dubbed "Mininem" by fans—wore a gray hoodie and sweatpants that bore a striking resemblance to Eminem’s signature style. Mariah Carey - Obsessed (Official Audio)

The video, directed by , brought the "shade" to life. Filmed at New York City’s Plaza Hotel , it features Carey playing two roles: herself and a male stalker. The song famously opens with the line, "I

"Obsessed" was a massive success, debuting at number 11 on the —Carey's highest debut since 1998—and eventually peaking at number seven. It earned its 4x Platinum certification in late 2024 and recently surpassed 2 billion global streams across all platforms. The video, directed by , brought the "shade" to life