Mariah Carey - Obsessed (official Music Video) [ RECOMMENDED ⇒ ]

: Also played by Carey in drag, this character wears a bellhop uniform and later a gray hoodie and sweatpants—attire frequently associated with Eminem.

The music video, directed by Brett Ratner , is one of Mariah Carey's most iconic visual works, famously doubling as a high-profile "diss track" response to rapper Eminem. Filmed at the Plaza Hotel and on the streets of New York City , the video features Carey playing two roles: herself as a glamorous superstar and a male stalker widely interpreted as a caricature of Eminem. Plot and Key Characters Mariah Carey - Obsessed (Official Music Video)

: Director Brett Ratner cited this Martin Scorsese film as a primary inspiration for the stalker narrative. : Also played by Carey in drag, this

Carey infused the video with nods to her favorite films and fashion: Plot and Key Characters : Director Brett Ratner

The video follows Mariah as she is pursued by an intrusive fan.

: The inclusion of Patrick Demarchelier is a reference to his frequent mentions in the film. Eminem Feud Context

: The opening line, "Why are you so obsessed with me?", and the climactic bus accident are both tributes to this film.