RudraCNG 15,219 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 I know this is from a week ago, but I just read Mariah's speech at the Billboard Music Award and it's a very emotional one, I think it's thread-worthy. Didn't see a thread for it. “Icon? I really don’t think of myself in that way. I started making music out of a necessity — to survive and to express myself. I just wanted to create something so I could feel worthy of existing. And if I’ve learned anything, anything at all in this life, it’s that truly all things are possible with God. Without getting into all the drama, all the ups and downs of my career — We’ve all seen them; we all make mistakes; there’s been a few memes — I guess I’ve always felt like an outsider: someone who doesn’t quite belong anywhere. And I still feel like that lost, interracial child who had a lot of nerve to believe I can succeed at anything at all in this world. But, and this is the truth, I did believe because I had to. The truth is: I’ve dedicated my life to my music, my saving grace and to my fans, who are unlike any other entity that I’ve ever known. They’ve lifted me out of the depths of hell and brought me out with their devotion and love. I want to thank all the people who’ve been with me on this journey through the highs and lows, through the struggles –through your struggles and mine. To anybody who doesn’t allow themselves to be broken, and keeps getting up, and keeps holding on, and keeps standing tall, and keeps on believing, and keeps rising, I celebrate you tonight. And to anyone who’s ever told me that a song I wrote helped save your life, I thank you because you saved mine, and I’ll be eternally grateful.” Source: https://variety.com/2019/music/news/mariah-carey-bbmas-icon-speech-1203203064/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieJudasGaga4 67,907 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 I teared up when I listened to this speech. She is one of the greatest singers of all time and she is truly an icon. She deserves every bit of success she has earned. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chiuga 1,970 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 I've never known she's such a good speaker until I saw this on TV the other day YAAAAAAS Mariah and keep the shades coming Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GAGAVENUS 591 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 20 minutes ago, RudraCNG said: Without getting into all the drama, all the ups and downs of my career — We’ve all seen them; we all make mistakes; there’s been a few memes — I guess I’ve always felt like an outsider: someone who doesn’t quite belong anywhere. And I still feel like that lost, interracial child who had a lot of nerve to believe I can succeed at anything at all in this world. But, and this is the truth, I did believe because I had to. The truth is: I’ve dedicated my life to my music, my saving grace and to my fans, who are unlike any other entity that I’ve ever known. They’ve lifted me out of the depths of hell and brought me out with their devotion and love. this just disproves all her haters that say she's shallow such an icon who deserves to be treated like one. I don't usually love the BBMAs cuz I think they're kinda stupid and too much based on chart achievement/popularity over art, but they made a really good call giving her this award Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirages 20,259 Posted May 8, 2019 Share Posted May 8, 2019 46 minutes ago, RudraCNG said: Without getting into all the drama, all the ups and downs of my career — We’ve all seen them; we all make mistakes; there’s been a few memes — I guess I’ve always felt like an outsider: someone who doesn’t quite belong anywhere. And I still feel like that lost, interracial child who had a lot of nerve to believe I can succeed at anything at all in this world. But, and this is the truth, I did believe because I had to. The truth is: I’ve dedicated my life to my music, my saving grace and to my fans, who are unlike any other entity that I’ve ever known. They’ve lifted me out of the depths of hell and brought me out with their devotion and love. This right here is amazing, she gave a stellar speech and deserved the award. True fans know who she is and know what she's been to and it was great to look at it all back thanks to this award. Her music is on a whole another, but people usually know only the #1s which frankly are great but are the least personal of her songs and that's where her true lyrical genius and star power lies. Immediatly after I watched the speech I had to go and listen to this song: It truly represents her career and what she stands for, especially for interracial kids. I'm the bitch that's fragile Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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