Lenny Kravitz has received a public invitation from Mariah Carey to discuss a possible musical collaboration, although there is no confirmed song, recording session or release involving the two artists.
Carey made the appeal during a reported Reddit question-and-answer session after a fan suggested that she and Kravitz should perform or record a duet.
“I love Lenny too… Lenny if you’re seeing this, call me!” she wrote.
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Mariah Carey wants to work with Lenny Kravitz
The message was framed as a direct and informal invitation rather than an announcement of a completed project.
Carey did not identify a song, producer, studio date or release timetable.
That distinction is important for fans: as of Monday, November 2, 2026, the official Lenny Kravitz website lists no upcoming tour events or newly announced collaboration connected to Carey.
A future project could bring together two artists whose catalogues span pop, rock, soul and rhythm and blues, but any details beyond Carey’s public invitation remain unconfirmed.
Both artists have already shared a major honour
Carey and Kravitz have crossed paths publicly before.
In February 2024, the Recording Academy’s Black Music Collective honoured both performers with Global Impact Awards at an event in Santa Monica, California.
The award recognized their influence and contributions to music, but it was not connected to a joint recording announcement.
Kravitz is known for blending rock, funk, blues and soul, while Carey has built a career around pop and R&B songwriting, vocal arrangements and ballads.
A collaboration between them could therefore move across several established musical styles.
Carey also addressed her unreleased grunge album
During the same online exchange, Carey was asked about Someone’s Ugly Daughter, the alternative-rock project she recorded in the 1990s.
Carey responded that she is asked about the album regularly and added “#notyet,” which suggested that she may still be considering how or when to release it.
Her response did not provide a date or confirm that the album is formally scheduled for release.
Carey has previously discussed the project in interviews and in her memoir, explaining that the music was made during a period when her public image and mainstream career were tightly managed.
The album was associated with the band Chick, whose 1995 release included Carey’s backing vocals while her friend Clarissa Dane performed the lead vocals.
Carey has said she wanted the project to give her room to explore a less polished, more abrasive sound.
What happens next
For now, the confirmed development is Carey’s public request that Kravitz contact her.
There is no evidence that the musicians have agreed to a recording or that a release is in preparation.
If Kravitz responds publicly or the two artists announce a studio project, that would represent a separate development from Carey’s initial invitation.
Fans should also treat any online claims about a finished duet, a title or a release date cautiously until the information comes directly from Carey, Kravitz, their representatives or an official music platform.
Frequently Asked Questions
Did Mariah Carey and Lenny Kravitz announce a duet?
No. Carey invited Kravitz to contact her about a possible collaboration, but no duet or joint recording has been announced.
What did Mariah Carey say to Lenny Kravitz?
She wrote, “I love Lenny too… Lenny if you’re seeing this, call me!” during a Reddit question-and-answer session.
Has Lenny Kravitz responded to Mariah Carey?
No verified public response from Kravitz was included in the announcement reviewed for this report.
What is Someone’s Ugly Daughter?
It is an unreleased alternative-rock album Carey recorded in the 1990s and has discussed publicly for several years.
Are Lenny Kravitz and Mariah Carey releasing music together?
There is no confirmed release, recording date or song title involving the two artists.
Fact-Checked: Key details were checked against Carey’s reported Reddit response, Kravitz’s official website and Recording Academy information.
Disclaimer: A possible collaboration remains unconfirmed until Carey, Kravitz or their representatives announce a formal project.