In a full circle moment, he received the special Moon Person from Mariah Careywho is this year’s Vanguard Award recipient.
In March, LL Cool J praised his “I’ll Be Lovin’ You Long Time” collaborator, calling her “one of the greatest singers, songwriters and artists of all time.”
“Year after year, decade after decade, Mariah has continued to share her stunning voice, her songwriting and her deeply personal story with millions of fans everywhere,” he shared onstage during the 2025 iHeartRadio Awards. “Along the way, Mariah has broken virtually every chart record around the globe.”
He added of the singer, “This is the extraordinary story, a successful story of a hero, a fantasy, a butterfly, a vision of love, who always has us feeling emotions.”
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