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Mariah Carey may have skipped the 2025 BET Awards red carpet, but she made up for it with a show-stopping performance that left everyone in awe.
The 56-year-old singer took the stage to perform her new single "Type Dangerous" and later delighted fans with "It's Like That." Carey's outfit was a metallic gold minidress and matching heels, and she added some extra sparkle with her jewelry, including bedazzled hoops and layers of light-catching bracelets.
Carey's glam was also on point, with her curls transformed into a sleek straight hairstyle and a '90s-coded makeup look. The pop star was honored with the BET Ultimate Icon Award alongside Jamie Foxx, Kirk Franklin, and Snoop Dogg.
This wasn't Carey's first time at the BET Awards, having attended multiple times in the past, including a performance with Latto in 2022. However, this year's ceremony marked a special milestone, with Carey being recognized for her contributions to the music industry.
Carey has been making headlines lately, not just for her music but also for her personal life. The singer celebrated her 56th birthday in an ultra-glam fit, and has been rumored to be in a new relationship with Anderson .Paak, who confirmed their collaboration in the works.
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