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Mariah Carey takes home first VMA and the Video Vanguard award

September 8, 2025 12:47 pm

source: ABC / Website

Ariana Grande, who is often compared vocally with Mariah Carey, introduced the pop diva’s Video Vanguard performance, where she sang a medley of her greatest hits, including We Belong Together, Fantasy and Obsessed.

“As a songwriter and producer, she’s given us an anthem for every occasion,” Ariana Grande said before introducing Carey.

“As a vocalist, there’s only one queen, and that’s Mariah.’

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“She knows no limits with her iconic 5-octave range and has left an irrevocable impact with her tone, technique and sound.”

Despite winning the Video Vanguard Award, Mariah Carey won her first VMA (Best R&B song) during the 2025 awards.

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