Mariah Carey - Obsessed (official Audio) -

The video, directed by , brought the "shade" to life. Filmed at New York City’s Plaza Hotel , it features Carey playing two roles: herself and a male stalker.

Decades later, the song remains a staple of pop culture, bolstered by viral TikTok challenges and its status as a precursor to modern "diss" tracks and the #MeToo movement’s discourse on harassment in music. Mariah Carey - Obsessed (Official Audio)

Mariah Carey - Obsessed: The Ultimate "Shade" Anthem Released on June 16, 2009, served as the lead single for Mariah Carey’s twelfth studio album, Memoirs of an Imperfect Angel . Produced by Carey alongside Tricky Stewart and The-Dream , the track is a masterclass in R&B-pop crossover, blending a thumping bassline with handclaps and Carey’s distinctively Auto-Tuned vocals. The Inspiration: Mean Girls and "Mininem" The video, directed by , brought the "shade" to life