Mariah Carey’s Landmark Year: Industry Legend Secures Historic Triple Crown of Music Honours in 2025
A Year of Unprecedented Recognition
Mariah Carey has recently received her first MTV Video Music Award, the prestigious Michael Jackson Video Vanguard Award, celebrating her legendary 35-year career. This achievement is just one part of an extraordinary series of honours bestowed upon the iconic singer in 2025.
Multiple Industry Accolades
The singer has also been awarded the Ultimate Icon Award at the BET Awards 2025, recognizing her profound impact on music, culture, and generations of fans. When it comes to being legendary, Carey hasn’t just fit the mold—she broke it, reimagined it, and trademarked the glitter.
Adding to her impressive list of achievements, Carey will be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, joining an illustrious group of performers including Bad Company, Oasis, Outkast, and The White Stripes in the 2025 class.
New Music and Performances
The pop diva is currently preparing for the release of her milestone 16th studio album ‘Here For It All’, scheduled for September 26, 2025. The project includes her new single ‘Type Dangerous’, which has been nominated for Best R&B at the MTV VMAs.
Legacy and Impact
The Hall of Fame has highlighted her remarkable accomplishments, noting that ‘Mariah Carey has had an enormous impact on the pop music landscape, generating nineteen Number One hits, second only to the Beatles.’ Her career achievements include selling more than 220 million records, winning five Grammy Awards, nineteen World Music Awards, ten American Music Awards, and twenty Billboard Music Awards.
Throughout her career, Carey’s work has consistently resonated with diverse audiences, particularly in Black music culture. From her gospel-infused performances to her soul-rooted songwriting and early collaborations with producers like Jermaine Dupri, her influence extends far beyond commercial success, emphasizing her cultural credibility.
