Mariah Carey Reflects on Her Connection with LGBTQ+ Community at Brighton Pride

Mariah Carey recently headlined Brighton Pride 2023, performing for an enthusiastic crowd in Preston Park. During her appearance, the five-time Grammy winner described the audience as ‘amazing’ and shared how special it was to be surrounded by people she considered ‘friends’. Carey also discussed her long-standing relationship with the LGBTQ+ community, recalling her childhood experiences with ‘guncles’—gay uncles who influenced her artistic expression. She fondly remembers creating plays for them, which helped shape her creative growth. The performance marked the fulfillment of a promise Carey made back in 2020 to return to the Pride event, which had been canceled due to the Covid-19 pandemic. During her set, she performed hits such as ‘Hero’, ‘Fantasy’, and ‘Sugar Sweet’, a track from her upcoming album ‘Here For It All’. Carey’s connection to the LGBTQ+ community is deep-rooted, and the event underscored her commitment to embracing diversity. The singer has been a prominent figure in the music industry since the late 1980s, with her chart-topping hits continuing to resonate worldwide.