But now, life has been very miserable for the 45-year-old diva, ranging from her divorce to Nick to the miserable end to her relationship with the Billionaire, to her string of dud singles, to the panned reality TV show and to made it all worse, The New Year's Eve shambolic performance, it really could be all over for the superstar and mother of two.
Although she still got her toyboy anyway.
According to US reports, Epic Records are livid with MC after she failed to notify them about her new track, I Don't.
"Sources say Epic chief L.A. Reid is considering dropping Mariah from the label," 411 continue.
"There is no work being done toward an album, and no conversations are taking place between Epic and Carey’s team."
The rumours come as ex-husband Tommy Mottola told Page Six the star needs to reevaluate her career path.
"MC is arguably the greatest pop voice to come along in the last three decades," he explained to Page Six.
"My only advice is that she should hire more seasoned and respected professionals to surround her and help her with her career.
"I would never have encouraged her or guided her to do something like a reality television show."
A rep for Mariah Carey and Epic have been contacted by Daily Star Online for comment.
According to US reports, Epic Records are livid with MC after she failed to notify them about her new track, I Don't.
It seems to be the last straw for bosses after her previous track Infinity also failed to make an impact.
"Sources say Epic chief L.A. Reid is considering dropping Mariah from the label," 411 continue.
"There is no work being done toward an album, and no conversations are taking place between Epic and Carey’s team."
"MC is arguably the greatest pop voice to come along in the last three decades," he explained to Page Six.
"My only advice is that she should hire more seasoned and respected professionals to surround her and help her with her career.
"I would never have encouraged her or guided her to do something like a reality television show."
A rep for Mariah Carey and Epic have been contacted by Daily Star Online for comment.