Mariah Carey - Obsessed (official Audio) Review

The track was widely viewed as a response to Eminem’s "Bagpipes from Baghdad," in which he taunted Carey and her then-husband, Nick Cannon. Mariah’s lyrics took a playful yet sharp approach, questioning why someone would lie about a relationship that "everybody knows" never happened. The Iconic Music Video

To stay incognito while dressed as the stalker, Carey even ditched her security detail, finding freedom in the disguise until she was eventually hit by a bus (another Mean Girls reference). Chart Performance and Legacy Mariah Carey - Obsessed (Official Audio)

The stalker—later dubbed "Mininem" by fans—wore a gray hoodie and sweatpants that bore a striking resemblance to Eminem’s signature style. The track was widely viewed as a response

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. "Obsessed" was a massive success, debuting at number

"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.