Yesterday (March 17) Mariah Carey unintentional created the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards ‘ most viral moment (viewable here ). While the “ Always Be My Baby ” singer did not appear to be impressed with her special live tribute featuring Muni Long and Tori Kelly, Carey was over the moon as she accepted the evening’s Icon Award.

Mariah Carey, who received the Icon Award at the iHeartRadio Music Awards on Monday, paid tribute to her mother Patricia Carey in her speech.

Mariah Carey was presented with the Icon Award at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards in Los Angeles on Monday, March 17. She honored her late mother, Patricia Carey, in her acceptance speech.