Mariah Carey has gone viral for her facial reaction during the tribute performances at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards.
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More On Mariah Carey’s Facial Reaction During The Tribute Performances At The 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards
In footage chronicled by The Shade Room, Mariah Carey and .Paak sat side by side, front row at the iHeart Radio Music Awards on Monday, March 17. To note, Carey’s two children, Moroccan and Monroe, were also present at the ceremony and sat alongside the couple as the singer waited to receive this year’s Icon Award.
Before Carey was presented with the award, she was honored by fellow songstresses Muni Long and Tori Kelly. Per Page Six, the pair performed a plethora of Carey’s hits, including ‘Always Be My Baby’ and ‘We Belong Together.’
However, it isn’t Long or Kelly’s performance that has now made headlines. Instead, it’s the fact that cameras caught Mariah Carey’s facial reaction during Muni Long’s performance, per Page Six.
Subsequently, the moment even found its way to X, formerly Twitter, capturing over 132,000 views to date.
this gif of Mariah Carey will go down in history 😂 #iHeartMusicAwards pic.twitter.com/AJZsBbd72U
— justice (@justicexlambiIy) March 18, 2025
Social Media Goes OFF With Reactions
Social media users shared humorous reactions to the now-viral clip of Mariah Carey in The Shade Room’s comment section.
Some people say more with their face than they can articulate in words.
— Malachi (@KingStaxx91) March 18, 2025
LMFAOOOOOOOOO pic.twitter.com/2KjWFULbT7
— Lamb4Life (@Butterflylamb13) March 18, 2025
LMFAOOOOOOOOO pic.twitter.com/2KjWFULbT7
— Xavier (@RnBmusicguy7) March 18, 2025
Mariah Carey Also Honored Her Late Mother At The iHeartRadio Music Awards
According to USA Today, Mariah Carey’s 2025 Icon Award was presented by LL Cool J. During her speech, she noted her gratitude to her devoted fanbase, the Lambs.
“Even now, I still get excited when I hear one of my songs playing on the radio. It never stops being magical,” she said in part. “…And to my fans, my Lamb-ily, you’ve been with me through every step of this journey. Your love and loyalty are the greatest gift and I’m endlessly thankful for each one of you.”
Additionally, Carey even shared a touching word about her late mom, Patricia Carey.
“On this St. Patrick’s Day, I want to honor my mother, Patricia Carey, for giving me the gift of music,” she said.
Check out her acceptance speech below.
