Mariah Carey is having her moment, darling!

The Here for It All icon hit the stage to perform while accepting this year’s Video Vanguard Award at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday (September 7) at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York.

Collaborator Ariana Grande was on hand to present the award to Mariah , saying she is the “reason so many of us sing.”

“As a vocalist, there’s only one queen, and that’s Mariah ,” Ariana said. She also bowed while giving Mariah the award!

“I can’t believe I’m getting my first VMA tonight. I just have one question: What in the Sam Hill were you waiting for?” Mariah amusingly remarked.

Mariah hit the stage in a gold outfit for a fantastic medley, performing “Sugar Sweet” from her upcoming album, as well as classics “Honey” and “Fa

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