It’s hard not to be “Obsessed” with Mariah Carey.

From her honeyed high notes to her butterfly-like allure, the icon has been slaying the scene with song and style since the early 1990s.

At this year’s MTV Video Music Awards — which airs live Sunday at 8:00 p.m. on CBS — Carey, 56, will accept the 2025 Video Vanguard award, an accolade given out to recording artists and music video directors for their “outstanding contributions” and “profound impact” on the music industry and pop culture. 17

It’s not just the songstress’ mesmerizing élan and impressive discography that earned her this honorable trophy — Carey’s unforgettable fashion choices made throughout her career have had a lasting impact on today’s generation.

The native New Yorker’s Video Vanguard win will be celebrated wi

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