In 1998, Billboard presented Mariah with her second Special Hot 100 Award for having the most number-one hits of any female in history. “Thank you God for giving me the gift of music and allowing me to be here and all the blessings that I have,” Mariah said during her acceptance speech. “Most of all, I'd like to thank my fans, because this record is about my fans, the only reason I put it out is because you made these records number one — I'm nothing without you. I love you and I always will and I'll never forget that it's you who make me who I am.”
