Mariah Carey is having her second, darling!

The Right here for It All icon hit the stage to carry out whereas accepting this yr’s Video Vanguard Award on the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards on Sunday (September 7) at UBS Enviornment in Elmont, New York.

Collaborator Ariana Grande was available to current the award to Mariah, saying she is the “motive so many people sing.”

“As a vocalist, there’s just one queen, and that’s Mariah,” Ariana mentioned. She additionally bowed whereas giving Mariah the award!

“I can’t imagine I’m getting my first VMA tonight. I simply have one query: What within the Sam Hill have been you ready for?” Mariah amusingly remarked.

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Mariah hit the stage in a gold outfit for a incredible medley, performing “Sugar Candy” from her upcoming album, in addition to classics “Honey” and “Fantasy.” She additionally delivered “Obsessed and “It’s Like That.”

This was additionally her first time presenting or performing on the VMAs in 20 years!

The 2025 VMAs present is airing reside on CBS for the primary time with LL Cool J returning to host after co-hosting in 2022. Woman Gaga leads the record of nominations this yr with 12 nods and he or she’s a part of the star-studded lineup of performers who will seem through the present. Be certain to tune in at 8pm ET/5pm PT for the reside present.