Muni Long Denies Shading Mariah Carey

Okay, let’s clear the air! Muni Long is shutting down rumors that she was throwing shade at the one and only Mariah Carey with her recent Instagram posts. After fans accused her of disrespecting the music icon with skits featuring a Mariah impersonator, Muni took to her Stories to set the record straight.

Setting the Record Straight: No Shade Intended!

Muni’s message was clear and direct: ‘Y’all don’t be delulu. I would never disrespect Queen Mariah!!!!!! Forever a Lamb 🦋.’ She emphasized her deep admiration for Mariah, affectionately calling herself a ‘Lamb’ (a term for Mariah’s devoted fans) and stating she would never disrespect her idol.

The confusion seems to stem from Muni’s promotional content for her new single, ‘Delulu.’ She’s been posting a series of skits where she humorously judges various talents attempting to cover her song. The latest clip featured a Mariah Carey impersonator giving her rendition, which Muni captioned with playful praise.

Referencing a Viral Moment

It appears Muni’s posts were a playful nod to a viral moment from the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards. During a tribute to Mariah Carey, Muni performed a cover that sparked a lot of discussion, particularly Mariah’s own reaction, which many interpreted as displeased. Muni’s skits, including the one with the impersonator, seemed to be poking fun at that very situation.

Muni had previously addressed the backlash from that tribute, explaining that she was asked to perform and that no one can sing Mariah’s songs like Mariah herself. She even mentioned that Mariah had privately told her she did a great job, despite public speculation. Muni’s stance has always been one of deep respect for the music legend.

Mariah’s Own Words on the Tribute

Interestingly, Mariah Carey herself eventually spoke out about the tribute incident. In an interview, she revealed she hadn’t even heard Muni’s cover at the time, as her own song ‘Delulu’ sounded so similar to Mariah’s ‘We Belong Together.’ While flattered, Mariah admitted she generally doesn’t like people covering her songs, but expressed love for Muni Long and called her a great person.