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Eminem Wanted Mariah Carey to Play HIS MOM In ‘8 Mile,’ Triggered Her …

Eminem once triggered Mariah Carey's insecurities in a major way.

News of this bizarre situation comes courtesy of Carey’s former producer Damion “Damizza” Young, who says he advised her against taking the role (for abundantly obvious reasons). (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for iHeartRadio)Young says he was initially confused when Em contacted him about reaching out to Mariah, but he decided to try and make the meeting happen. Eminem performs at Samsung Galaxy stage during 2014 Lollapalooza Day One at Grant Park on August 1, 2014 in Chicago, Illinois.

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