Mariah Carey reveals how Prince inspired her to “reach out” and offer support to Britney Spears

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Mariah Carey said she couldn’t sit back when Britney Spears‘ conservatorship drama came to a head this year.

Speaking to NME, the Grammy winner touched upon her own struggles with her family and the music industry, but hinted her experiences are not the same as Britney’s.

“I’m not sure it’s an affinity,” Mariah began. “I think everybody on this planet deserves to be free and what they did to her, what I saw, was horrific.”   The “Fantasy” singer said she was compelled to give Britney her support and “reached out to her through a mutual friend because I wanted her to know: ‘Guess what? You’re