Mariah Carey received praise for her response to the controversy surrounding her reaction to Muni Long's rendition of "We Belong Together" at the recent iHeartRadio Music Awards. Despite social media chatter about Carey's seemingly skeptical look during the performance, she quickly clarified her stance. Carey shared a photo on her Instagram Stories alongside Muni Long and Tori Kelly, expressing her gratitude and admiration for their tribute performances. Muni Long also addressed the situation, highlighting that Carey personally chose her for the tribute and expressing thankfulness for the opportunity. Despite initial misinterpretations, it was evident that Mariah Carey was genuinely appreciative of both artists' tribute performances.