Mariah Carey

Mariah Carey is an American singer, songwriter, and actress known for her extraordinary five-octave vocal range and her influence in the music industry with numerous hit singles and albums. She is recognized for her collaborations, including those with artists like Barbra Streisand, and has garnered multiple awards throughout her career.

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-26.71

0.01% May 3

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Mariah Carey Defies Boycott Calls for Saudi Concert

Mariah Carey is set to perform in Saudi Arabia amid intense boycott calls from activists who oppose the kingdom's human rights record, particularly its treatment of detained women activists. Despite the criticism, her publicists claim the performance is a positive step towards dissolving gender segregation.

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These companies profit from authoritarian practices through their business dealings. Although they may not be directly enforcing oppressive policies, their actions contribute to the economic and operational sustenance of authoritarian regimes.

Latest Events

OCT

03

2019

Mariah Carey Defies Boycott Calls for Saudi Concert
-32.03

Mariah Carey is set to perform in Saudi Arabia amid intense boycott calls from activists who oppose the kingdom's human rights record, particularly its treatment of detained women activists. Despite the criticism, her publicists claim the performance is a positive step towards dissolving gender segregation.
-80

Public and Political Behavior

April 30

Performing in Saudi Arabia, a state with a documented record of repressing women's rights and other human rights abuses, effectively lends legitimacy to an authoritarian regime. This move overlooks activist calls for boycott and undermines efforts toward genuine human rights progress.

Mariah Carey shakes off boycott calls, criticism of her Saudi concert
-20

Economic and Structural Influence

April 30

The concert represents an economic engagement with an authoritarian regime that uses high-profile performances to distract from systemic human rights abuses. This collaboration provides economic benefit and soft power legitimacy to a repressive state.

Mariah Carey shakes off boycott calls, criticism of her Saudi concert
DEC

21

2013

Manager Arranges Concert for Authoritarian Leader
-22.45

Mariah Carey's manager organized a private concert for Angolan President Josè Eduardo Dos Santos, an authoritarian leader with a history of human rights abuses, accepting $1 million for the performance and showing no remorse despite widespread criticism from human rights advocates.
-70

Executive Political Engagement

April 30

The decision to perform for an autocratic leader with a notorious human rights record demonstrates a clear alignment with authoritarian practices. The manager’s unapologetic stance and ethical disregard in engaging with repressive regimes contribute to a negative impact on democratic values.

Mariah Carey's manager unrepentant Angolan dictator's private concert
DEC

20

2013

Performance for Authoritarian Regime
-25.65

Mariah Carey performed a two‐hour concert for Angola's authoritarian President José Eduardo Dos Santos for $1 million, an event that has drawn significant criticism from human rights groups for aiding a regime known for severe human rights abuses.
-80

Public and Political Behavior

April 30

By accepting a $1 million payment to perform for Angola's authoritarian leader, Mariah Carey is seen as lending credibility to an oppressive regime. This act, which echoed her previous performance for Libyan dictator Muammar al-Gaddafi, has been widely criticized by human rights advocates as effectively whitewashing the ill effects of authoritarian rule. Such political and public behavior undermines anti-fascist values and promotes authoritarian legitimacy.

Mariah Carey Paid $1 Million To Perform For Angola Dictator - Closer Weekly