Mariah Carey: Congratulate Lil Nas X for Topping the Charts

Mariah Carey kept it classy and passed the torch to Lil Nas X when “Old Town Road” passed “One Sweet Day” in race for the most time on top of the charts.

She tweeted, “Sending love and congrats to @LilNasX on breaking one of the longest running records in music history! We’ve been blessed to hold this record with a song that means a great deal to @BoyzIIMen and myself and has touched so many. Keep living your best life! Thank you for acknowledging this song… One Sweet Day will always hold a special place in my heart and I want to thank anyone who’s ever told me how this song has affected them and their loved ones.”

20-year-old Lil Nas X was grateful for the love MiMi showed. He replied, “Wowwww thank you so much Mariah! You are a legend and an icon and i’m blessed to even have you acknowledging me right now! Growing up to your music & now having you talk to me directly is unreal!”

Hot Takes:

Mariah’s congratulatory photoshop reminds us of the pictures movie studios and directors send to each other when box office records are broken.
People call her a diva but all I see is a class act. She could have easily said nothing — or made a shady comment.
Is he done with the “Old Town Road” remixes yet? Maybe there’s still a chance for Mariah to jump on a new version.