Mariah Carey's Side-Eye + More iHeartRadio Award Moments

Mariah Carey has given us many wonderful moments that have turned into memes. Who could forget when she was asked about Jennifer Lopez, to which she famously replied, “I don’t know her.” Mariah is going viral again after she gave a massive side-eye during Tori Kelly and Muni Long’s tribute performance at the 2025 iHeartRadio Music Awards. 

The iHeart awards aired Monday, March 17, and like other award shows, there were a handful of viral moments that had social media in a frenzy. From Mariah’s side-eye to Ashanti and Sexyy Redd’s PDA on the red carpet and Doechii giving us “Abracadabra” choreo, it was a night of buzz-worthy headlines. Keep scrolling for the moments we’re still talking about.

Mariah Gives Muni Long The Side Eye

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Mariah Carey was honored at the 2025 iHeartMedia Awards where she sat front row for a tribute by Tori Kelly and Muni Long. And as you can imagine, cameras captured her every move. The elusive chanteuse sent the Internet into an uproar when she delivered an ole nasty side eye during Muni Long’s performance. The viral TV moment sent Mimi straight to the top of the trending charts. While it’s unclear if Mariah was directly shading the “Made For Me” singer, the Internet didn’t hesitate to declare a new meme on the market.

She also didn’t disappoint when it came to bringing her signature drama while accepting the Icon Award. “Do you like the ensemble?” she teased while giving a spin to show off her elegant black off-the-shoulder gown. It was the perfect diva moment.

Sexyy Red Grabs Ashanti’s Apple Bottom

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Sexyy Redd and Ashanti are the duo we didn’t know we needed. The “U My Everything” pop star turned up the red carpet by grabbing a handful of Ashanti’s apple bottom (see what we did there?). It was a cute moment to kick off the award show.

Doechii Does The “Abracadabra” Dance

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Clearly, we aren’t the only ones Lady Gaga has in a chokehold with her song “Abracadabra.” While presenting Gaga with the “Innovator Award,” Doechii hit a sequence from the viral choreography before Gaga reached out to the rising artist with a warm embrace.

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