“From what I heard, there is truth to that,” Carey told Cohen. “But I don’t think that he actually… well, who knows who approached who.” When asked whether that request sparked their feud, the 56-year-old remained coy. I really don’t care. But that’s a rap lyric.”According to Young, the offer was complicated by the fact that Carey is only four years older than Eminem. The “Slim Shady” MC fired back later that year with “The Warning,” targeting Carey and her then-husband Nick Cannon.