Nick Cannon Says Mariah Carey Could Only Do A "Verzuz" With R. Kelly

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He boasted about her writing and producing her own music, adding that Kelly is the only formidable opponent for his ex-wife.

As Hip Hop is still reeling from the high of seeing The LOX and Dipset on the last Verzuz, conversations have already begun about future appearances. The Breakfast Club has weighed in with their opinions of who should show face on the popular series for over a year, and when Nick Cannon paid them a visit, they questioned the media mogul about who he believes would be able to match the talents of his ex-wife, Mariah Carey.

"Who could go against Mariah? Sh*t, I don't think—it's unfortunate, and this is...I don't even wanna open up this can, but the only person who has the level of talent and hits," Nick began as Charlamagne continuously interrupted him. The radio host suggested Whitney Houston, but Cannon disagreed.

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"'Cause Mariah writes, a lot of people gotta understand, Mariah's a musician. I'm not impressed by people that can perform songs that it took thirty people to make with you," Cannon added. The hosts argued that statement negated artists like Michael Jackson, Beyoncé, and Rihanna. Cannon stuck to his guns and said that those who are considered to be the greatest are those who can lock themselves in a room and come up with a hit on their own.

"The only person in this day and age that could have gone against Mariah Carey because she writes all of her songs, she actually produces all of her songs, she puts the songs together and performs them at a high level...R. Kelly." Cannon continued to boast about his ex-wife's talents and said even a Verzuz with Mariah and Janet Jackson would be "fire," but he doesn't believe there are many artists who could hold a torch to the mother of his twins, Monroe and Morrocan. 

Listen to Nick Cannon explain himself below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming the Co-Head of Original Content. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, and Amy Luciani—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.

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