Mariah Carey Receives Video Vanguard Award at 2025 MTV VMAs

At the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards, Mariah Carey was honored with the prestigious Video Vanguard Award, recognizing her outstanding contributions and profound impact on the music industry. Carey performed a career-spanning medley including hits like "Fantasy," "We Belong Together," and "Obsessed," marking her first VMA performance in 20 years. The award was presented by Ariana Grande, who praised Carey as the vocal queen, and host LL Cool J, who Carey had previously honored with the same award in 1997. The ceremony also featured honors for Busta Rhymes with the Rock the Bells Visionary Award and Ricky Martin receiving the inaugural Latin Icon Award. Carey’s new album, Here for It All, is set to release on September 26, continuing her decades-long career of musical influence. The VMAs, broadcast live on CBS for the first time, included performances by notable artists such as Lady Gaga, Sabrina Carpenter, and Doja Cat, maintaining a mix of iconic and emerging talents.