Mariah Carey confessed to hiring extra security following her feud with fellow “American Idol” judge Nicki Minaj.
According to her new interview with ABC News, the pop diva described how she felt threatened by Minaj.
“It felt like an unsafe work environment,” the 42-year-old told Barbara Walters. “Anytime anybody’s reeling threats at somebody, you know, it’s not appropriate.”
Carey is one of the three new judges to join the “American Idol” panel for the hit talent show’s new season on Jan. 16.
“I’m a professional. I’m not used to that type of environment,” she said, adding that she hired extra security.
Carey told Walters that beefing up her security “was the appropriate thing to do.”
The diva was referring to the widely reported drama between her and the “Starships” singer after their argument during the reality show’s audition process was caught on camera and went viral.
According to reports, Minaj even went off camera and said, “If I had a gun, I would shoot that bitch.” Minaj has denied the remarks about firearms.
“Sitting there on the road with two babies, I’m not going to take any chances,” she said, referring to her twins, Moroccan and Monroe, with husband Nick Cannon.
However, she noted that “for all the drama, I hope it helps the show.”