Mariah Carey Rejects Verzuz Battle Against Beyoncé

Mariah Carey is one of the highest-selling artists of all time with an impressive collection of awards and accolades. Recently the five-time Grammy Award-winning chanteuse was mentioned by legendary record executive L.A Reid. He said he would like to see her featured in a “Verzuz” clash.

L.A. Reid’s opponent of choice was none other than the most awarded and most nominated woman artist in Grammy history, Beyoncé. During an interview with E! Online, Mariah Carey revealed that while she loves Beyoncé for her achievements inside and outside of the music industry, but a Verzuz battle is not on the cards.

The host asked the songstress if she would consider Reid’s request and who would be victorious if the two singers were to go head-to-head. Mariah had no time for this question, interrupting the host before she could complete the question.

“Oh stop, I love Beyoncé and I admire her so much as a performer for what she’s done for the world and everything else. I ain’t answering that question. I’d be disrespecting myself and I’m not going to do that, because it’s Christmas time.” 

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Carey, who was on the show to promote her new holiday Mariah Menu collaboration with McDonald’s, steered the conversation to a friendlier topic of Christmas. While she pointed out she has 15 non-festive albums, there is a reason she is coined the “Queen of Christmas.”

Although a Verzuz between Beyoncé and Mariah is off the charts but people wouldn’t mind if that ever happened. Earlier this month, Mariah Carey celebrated the success of her classic holiday song, “All I Want for Christmas Is You.” It has 1 billion sales as of now worldwide.