Mariah Carey Wins First BET Award, Revels in Her ‘Iconicness’

Mariah Carey is ‘Obsessed’ with herself and proud … celebrating her “iconicness” as she took residence her first-ever BET Award Monday evening.

Take a look at her spirited speech … the pop star is elated to just accept her Final Icon Award on the 2025 present, sharing an overarching message — Do not let anybody boring your shine.

She famous … “It took me some time, however I lastly realized life is much too brief to stay for anybody else’s approval, which is one thing I at all times did. So I made a decision to personal who I’m. My extra-ness, my fabulousness, my and sure, my success and my iconicness.”

Mariah inspired individuals to be shamelessly themselves as effectively, including … “Love and respect your self. Be a diva, be a boss, be something you wanna be. However be iconic whilst you’re doing it.”

MC obtained the particular award together with Snoop Dogg, Kirk Franklin and Jamie Foxx — the latter of whom gave a tear-jerker of a speech about having a second likelihood at life after struggling an almost deadly stroke.

The “We Belong Collectively” hitmaker additionally graced the stage Monday evening for a glitzy and glamorous efficiency of her new single “Kind Harmful,” in addition to her 2005 observe, “It is Like That.”

She shimmered throughout the stage in a metallic gold minidress costume she paired with blinged-out hoop earrings and layered bracelets.