Following the release of " It 's Like That " , Carey embarked on several stateside , European and Asian promotional tours in support of '' The Emancipation of Mimi '' , as well as its accompanying singles . In the United Kingdom , Carey filmed a two-part appearance on the British music program '' Top of the Pops '' , performing " It 's Like That " , " We Belong Together " and " Shake It Off " . After returning to the United States for the a string of televised performances , Carey performed " Shake It Off " at '' Good Morning America '' . On August 3 , '' USA Today '' announced that Carey would be added to the roster of performers at the 2005 MTV Video Music Awards , held on the 28th of the month . The ceremony was held at the American Airlines Arena in downtown Miami Beach Florida , with Carey 's performance taking place at the National Hotel in South Beach . Apart from The Killers , she was the only performer to tape their appearance from an undisclosed location in Miami . After being introduced by Eva Longoria , Carey appeared on a long stage in the hotel 's courtyard , with Dupri opening the song with his rap verses in a nearby cabana . After performing " Shake It Off " and the official remix version of " We Belong Together , " Carey made her way into the shallow pool , followed by Dupri and the back-up dancers
2005 MTV Video Music Awards
2005 MTV Video Music Awards
Shake It Off (Mariah Carey song)