Returning to the BET stage in high glam, Mariah Carey dazzled with a disco-inspired performance of “Type Dangerous” from her upcoming 16th album during the 2025 BET Awards, where she was honored as an Ultimate Icon.
Los Angeles, June 10: Mariah Carey turned the 2025 BET Awards into a sparkling celebration of music, fashion, and legacy as she made a show-stopping onstage appearance — skipping the red carpet, but certainly not the spotlight.
The 56-year-old pop legend debuted her new single “Type Dangerous,” the leading track from her highly anticipated 16th studio album, in a high-glam, disco-inspired performance. She followed it up with a crowd-pleasing rendition of her 2005 hit “It’s Like That,” blending past and future in a true diva moment.
Making a grand entrance, Carey lit up the stage in a shimmering metallic gold minidress paired with matching heels. She accented the look with dazzling hoop earrings and layered, glistening bracelets, creating a vision of ’90s-coded glamour with a modern twist. Her signature curls were transformed into sleek, straight strands, completing a polished performance look that paid homage to her pop-princess roots.
This marks Mariah’s first performance at the BET Awards since 2022, when she joined rapper Latto for a surprise appearance. This year, Carey received the prestigious BET Ultimate Icon Award, alongside fellow honorees Jamie Foxx, Kirk Franklin, and Snoop Dogg, further cementing her legendary status.
While she skipped the red carpet this year, Carey’s fashion game hasn’t missed a beat. She last walked a carpet in February 2024 at the Recording Academy Honors’ Black Music Collective event. She also made a notable appearance at the iHeartRadio Music Awards in March, where she accepted the Icon Award in a breathtaking mermaid gown—making waves without even posing for photographers beforehand.
Mariah’s 2025 has been all about fresh starts—both personally and professionally. She rang in her 56th birthday on March 27 with a sheer sequin dress and a TikTok video set to “It’s Like That,” showcasing her timeless beauty and playful spirit.
Adding to the excitement, Anderson .Paak confirmed on Track Star earlier this May that he and Carey are collaborating on new music. The announcement came just months after the pair sparked dating rumors when they were seen holding hands while leaving Birds Street Café in West Hollywood after the iHeartRadio Awards.
From new music and rumored romance to a well-deserved icon honor, Mariah Carey is proving that for her, the glitter never fades.