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Happy Birthday to Mariah Carey! Here are 10 facts about the Grammy winning artist!

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1. Born Mariah Angela Carey on March 27, 1970

Born Mariah Angela Carey on March 27, 1970

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10 Facts About Mariah Carey’s Career was originally published on blackamericaweb.com

2. Her mother an Irish American was an Opera singer while her father, African-American and Venezuelan was an aeronautical enginer.

Her mother an Irish American was an Opera singer while her father, African-American and Venezuelan was an aeronautical enginer.

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10 Facts About Mariah Carey’s Career was originally published on blackamericaweb.com

3. In high school she was nicknamed “Mirage” because she used to skip class all the time.

In high school she was nicknamed “Mirage” because she used to skip class all the time.

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4. Mariah Carey recieved a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on August 5, 2015

Mariah Carey recieved a star on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame on August 5, 2015

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10 Facts About Mariah Carey’s Career was originally published on blackamericaweb.com

5. When she sings, she has a 5 octave vocal range

When she sings, she has a 5 octave vocal range

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10 Facts About Mariah Carey’s Career was originally published on blackamericaweb.com

6. Together her and Nick Cannon had twins Moroccan & Monroe

Together her and Nick Cannon had twins Moroccan & Monroe

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10 Facts About Mariah Carey’s Career was originally published on blackamericaweb.com

7. She has won a total of 5 Grammy Awards

She has won a total of 5 Grammy Awards

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10 Facts About Mariah Carey’s Career was originally published on blackamericaweb.com

8. In 2002, she joined the board of directors on Fresh Air Fund. She supports their career program named Camp Mariah.

In 2002, she joined the board of directors on Fresh Air Fund. She supports their career program named Camp Mariah.

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10 Facts About Mariah Carey’s Career was originally published on blackamericaweb.com

9. Her song “All I Want For Christmas Is You” has 409 million views on YouTube since it was uploaded in 2009.

Her song “All I Want For Christmas Is You” has 409 million views on YouTube since it was uploaded in 2009.

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10 Facts About Mariah Carey’s Career was originally published on blackamericaweb.com