Article continues below advertisementMariah Carey was honored with the MTV Video Music Awards' highest honor, the Video Vanguard Award, but her performance seemingly missed the mark with some viewers. The "We Belong Together" artist, 56, hit the stage for a performance of a medley of her most popular hits at the 2025 awards show on Sunday, September 7. The show, which included singles like "Fantasy (Remix)" and "Honey," marked her first performance at the VMAs in 20 years.