Fans react to Mariah Carey’s low-energy performance at the 2025 VMAs

Mariah Carey’s performance at the 2025 MTV Video Music Awards has sparked a range of reactions on social media, with many fans commenting on her minimal choreography and lack of energy. The performance, which was part of her acceptance of the prestigious Video Vanguard Award, featured a medley of her career hits but was notably low-key compared to her usual stage presence. Fans on platforms like Twitter (now X) were quick to point out her stiffness on stage, with some joking that she was ‘saving her energy for Christmas.’ While some found the performance lackluster, others praised Carey’s iconic status, despite the perceived lack of engagement. The 2025 VMAs ceremony also featured other notable performances, including those from Doja Cat and Lady Gaga. Carey’s last album, ‘Caution,’ came out in 2018, and she is now gearing up for the release of a new record, ‘Here For It All,’ on September 26. The event marked another highlight in Carey’s long career, and while some fans found her performance awkward, others still appreciated the legend’s presence on stage.