Mariah Carey Calls Out the VMAs in Vanguard Awards Speech

Pop star Mariah Carey calls out the VMAs after receiving her first Video Music Award...

In her acceptance speech Mariah playfully quips,

"Thank you so much MTV for giving me the Vanguard Award. I can't believe I'm getting my first VMA tonight and I just have one question: "What in the Sam Hill were you waiting on?!"

MARIAH ACCEPTING SPEECH VMAS VANGUARD AWARD 2025 ✨ pic.twitter.com/Z5rY2jPixI

— ✧ (@lambilyroom) September 8, 2025