Mariah Carey Shares A Heartbreaking Detail About Her Rough Relationship With Nick Cannon

In the late 2000s, Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon were swept up in a whirlwind romance — it seemed like a match made in heaven. Though it had a whirlwind start, after a few years, the stars would call it quits. Both the beginning and end of their relationship stunned their inner circles, though it took years for the full story to emerge. Recently, Mariah revealed her feelings about her tumultuous marriage to Nick.

Legendary Singer

Mariah released her memoir The Meaning of Mariah Carey, where she opened up about her complicated relationship with Nick. From their first meeting to the bitter end, their romance was a messy one. Was it possible that jealously played a role in their split? After all, this legendary singer kept building up her credentials while her husband's career hit some roadblocks.

Billable Hours

With so much talent in one house, things were sometimes tense. "Honestly, I think Nick and I could have worked it out between the two of us, but egos and emotions got inflamed (which can translate into many billable lawyer hours, and ultimately it did)," Mariah wrote following their announcement.

We’ll Keep Going

Besides being the first singer to have her first five singles top the Billboard charts, Mariah writes music, produces, and acts. Her voice is beautiful and strong — she has a five-octave range and heavily utilizes the whistle register. Mariah’s characteristic melismatic singing style, or vocal runs, makes her music extremely powerful. Granted, Nick is no slouch himself.

Hosting Expert

Though Mariah’s career has eclipsed Nick’s, he’s still a hard-working comedian, rapper, actor, and TV presenter. His career has leaned toward hosting lately, with his gigs on The Nick Cannon Show, Wild 'n Out, America's Got Talent, Lip Sync Battle Shorties, and The Masked Singer. But he may be most remembered for his ties to Carey, whether he likes it or not.