Who is Mariah Carey’s little-known brother Morgan? Meet music producer and fitness model who had an alleged fight with his father, sued singer for defamation and is now referred to as the ‘ex-brother’

Who is Mariah Carey's little-known brother Morgan? Meet music producer and fitness model who had an alleged fight with his father, sued singer for defamation and is now referred to as the 'ex-brother'

As a lifestyle expert who has had the privilege of delving into countless lives and families, I can’t help but feel deeply saddened by the news of Mariah Carey’s loss of both her mother and sister. While it is essential to acknowledge that every family has its complexities, it is heart-wrenching to see such a public display of familial strife.


On Monday, Mariah Carey shared the sad news that her mother and sister passed away on the same day during the weekend.

In a heartbreaking statement the singer, 55, announced the passing of her mum Patricia, 87, and sister Alison, 63, as she wrote she was ‘heart broken’. 

The chart topper had a tumultuous relationship with both her mother and sister, however the star also has an elder brother, Morgan. 

Prior to Mariah becoming famous, Morgan, aged 64, was a well-known personal fitness coach and experimented with music composition as well.

In a similar fashion, much like the relationships between Patricia and Alison, and Mariah and Morgan, they often find themselves at odds.

Who is Mariah Carey's little-known brother Morgan? Meet music producer and fitness model who had an alleged fight with his father, sued singer for defamation and is now referred to as the 'ex-brother'

Who is Mariah Carey's little-known brother Morgan? Meet music producer and fitness model who had an alleged fight with his father, sued singer for defamation and is now referred to as the 'ex-brother'

In the course of writing about my family, I found myself referring to Mom as ‘Pat’, my brother as ‘Morgan (formerly)’, and my sister as ‘Alison (formerly)’. This reflects the complex dynamics we shared in our family.

I realized it was unrealistic for me to keep assuming they would eventually transform into the motherly figure, older brother, and elder sister that I had imagined.

At the start of her music journey, Morgan brought the up-and-coming artist into contact with Gavin Christopher, whom she collaborated with in songwriting, and also connected her with Ben Margulies and Chris Toland, who assisted her in creating her initial demo tape.

Later on, he chose to share the recording with Seymour Stein, Billy Idol, and Nona Hendryx in an attempt to facilitate a record contract for her.

The music producer also began working with Korean reggae artist Skull, who was the first Korean artist to receive strong support in the US. 

Morgan was also a fitness trainer in Los Angeles and featured in numerous men’s fitness magazines. 

However Mariah and Morgan haven’t spoken properly since 1994 when they had a huge argument. 

In her memoir, “The Meaning of Mariah Carey,” the star openly discussed her challenging upbringing, revealing that her brother allegedly mistreated her and dealt drugs (specifically cocaine).

In 2021, Morgan decided to file a lawsuit against the celebrity, as he rejected his sister’s claims and counter-accused her of damaging his reputation by spreading supposed falsehoods.

Who is Mariah Carey's little-known brother Morgan? Meet music producer and fitness model who had an alleged fight with his father, sued singer for defamation and is now referred to as the 'ex-brother'
Who is Mariah Carey's little-known brother Morgan? Meet music producer and fitness model who had an alleged fight with his father, sued singer for defamation and is now referred to as the 'ex-brother'
Who is Mariah Carey's little-known brother Morgan? Meet music producer and fitness model who had an alleged fight with his father, sued singer for defamation and is now referred to as the 'ex-brother'

In her book, Mariah narrated an incident where it required twelve police officers to separate her brother and father during an argument. Their large frames intertwined, resembling a chaotic whirlwind, violently burst into the living room with a loud impact.

As a young girl, I had only a handful of recollections of an older brother who shielded me. However, it was usually me taking on the role of protection, guarding myself against him, and occasionally stepping in to safeguard my mother as well.

She added in another passage: ‘Suddenly there was a loud, sharp noise, like an actual gunshot.

Instead of shoving, my brother exerted a strong push on our mother that propelled her violently into the wall, causing it to produce an audible crack.

Mariah also wrote that her mother had told her Morgan was dealing drugs, including cocaine. 

The star added a well-known photographer had also told her similar, as had a hairstylist. 

However Morgan denied the violent incidents ever happened or that he sold drugs. 

Following the lawsuit against Mariah, the court discarded 14 out of the 16 accusations and refused his appeal.

In addition, Mariah detailed accounts of her sister in the book, asserting that Alison had provided her with Valium, attempted to exploit her sexually, and poured scalding hot tea on her at the age of twelve, resulting in severe burns.

Simultaneously, Morgan and Mariah found themselves at odds due to Alison’s health situation. Morgan, being Alison’s brother, felt that the singer might be able to provide financial assistance for Alison, considering her struggles with addiction.

Following a stay at a mental health facility in New York City in 2016, Morgan expressed to Daily Mail Online that ‘Since Mariah has not shown compassion towards helping Alison receive necessary care, there are instances when Alison forgets or cannot take her medication, which can lead to challenging behavior.’

He remarked, “There’s more hardship on the horizon, but Mariah holds the key to a gentle resolution. If she chooses, she can prevent a lifetime of remorse for passing up this chance to forgive and support her sole sister.”

I’m optimistic, despite my doubts from the past, that Mariah might take on more responsibility since she currently has the opportunity to do so.

Here’s a suggestion for paraphrasing the given text: “Given that her fiancé is a billionaire, it seems only fair that they should ensure Alison receives quality medical care at a reputable hospital, considering the minor adjustments this would entail.”

Among all members of our family, I believe it is me who holds the potential to bring about a significant and positive change in Alison’s life.

Morgan additionally mentioned that he had flown over from Maui to be by his sister’s side when she became critically ill, yet neither Alison’s mother nor sister chose to visit her during this difficult time.

It is now believed Morgan lives in Italy with his wife Ilaria Negrini Carey. 

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2024-08-27 14:57

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