Let’s be honest — most teenagers would be mortified if their parents walked in on their livestream.
Now imagine your mom is Mariah Carey, and she strolls into your room mid-stream while you’re gaming with friends.
That’s exactly what happened to her 13-year-old son, Moroccan Cannon — and the internet can’t stop talking about it.
The Unplanned Guest Appearance
Moroccan, affectionately known as “Rocky,” was just a few minutes into a Twitch stream when the pop queen herself popped into view.
He was vibing with his friends online, probably thinking it was just another chill gaming session — until his superstar mom and twin sister Monroe casually walked into the room.
What happened next? Pure comedy and classic teenage panic.
The Moment Everyone Noticed Her
Fans watching the stream didn’t miss a beat. The chat exploded the moment Mariah appeared in the background.
One viewer typed out an excited, “Hey, Mrs Carey!” while others were stunned, spamming comments like “OMG, OMG” and “Wait… is that Mariah Carey?!”
Rocky, clearly flustered but trying to stay cool, blurted out: “Mum, they can see you.
They’re saying, ‘Hi Mariah, I love you!’ Oh my God.”
You could feel the secondhand embarrassment radiating through the screen.
Mariah Steals the Spotlight (As Usual)
Of course, Mariah didn’t just awkwardly wave and duck out. Nope.
She leaned into the camera with a signature smile, gave a little wave, and said sweetly, “Hi, you guys! I love you too.” Classic Mariah move.
Monroe made her own brief cameo holding one of their adorable dogs, turning the stream into a full-on family moment.
But Rocky had reached his limit. In true teenage fashion, he gently kicked them out: “Okay, y’all need to get out now. Love you. Get out of my room!”
Social Media Couldn’t Get Enough
Naturally, the clip went viral. Platforms like X (formerly Twitter) were flooded with reactions.
One fan joked, “She walked in like it was her concert!” Another wrote, “To them, she’s just Mum, but to us, she’s Mariah freaking Carey.”
Many applauded the sweet (and hilarious) parenting moment.
“Even if you’re a global superstar, your teenage kid will still tell you to leave their room,” one person noted.
A Glimpse Into Their Family Life
Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon, who split in 2014, have continued to co-parent their twins and frequently share proud-parent moments.
In a recent interview, Mariah praised Rocky and Monroe’s talents, saying she’d fully support them if they chose to follow her footsteps into showbiz.
From joining Mariah on stage during her Christmas concerts to helping Nick give a tour of his New Jersey home, these kids are no strangers to the spotlight — though they definitely still have their boundaries.
Celeb or Not, Parenting is Parenting
What this whole moment showed is that parenting — even if you’re a five-octave-range diva — is still parenting.
Mariah might be a living legend, but to Rocky, she’s just “Mum” barging into his stream and making things awkward in front of his friends.
For fans around the world, including in South Africa, it’s a heartwarming reminder that even our favorite icons deal with the same everyday family stuff we do. And honestly? That’s kind of beautiful.
