Mariah Carey Performs Classic Hits and Calls Out VMA’s While Accepting First-Ever Award

Mariah Carey finally got her flowers at the MTV VMAs, and the smell is “Sugar Sweet.” Mimi was honored with the 2025 Video Vanguard Award, and fans were shocked to learn that this was the icon’s first moonman! The 56-year-old songstress waxed poetic during her acceptance speech about the “drama” in some of her most memorable music videos and expressed gratitude for the creative outlet they’ve given her.