

Bad Bunny received two wins while R&B duo Silk Sonic, comprised of Bruno Mars and Anderson.

Taylor Swift – who has the second most-ever award show wins with 29 – won four awards. She’ll compete for top R&B album and female artist. The Kid LAROI became a first-time winner, taking home five wins for his song “Stay” with Justin Bieber – whose Billboard Music Awards win count rose to 26.ĭoja Cat won top R&B artist and R&B female artist for the second consecutive year.

He also received top gospel album for the second time. Ye made his mark in the faith-based categories – again: The rapper won top Christian artist for the first time, but he claimed top gospel artist and gospel song for a third year in a row. Eastern on NBC and its Peacock streaming service.ĭrake was named top artist, male artist, rap artist, rap male artist and rap album for “Certified Lover Boy.” The rapper extended his record as the most decorated winner in the history of the awards show with 34 wins. Sean “Diddy” Combs will emcee the show, which is being broadcast live from the MGM Grand Arena in Las Vegas and will air live beginning at 8 p.m. Rodrigo, who won best new artist, is a finalist in the top female artist category, which will be announced later in the show’s live broadcast. Rodrigo and West, known as Ye, both have taken home the most awards with six during a non-televised ceremony on Sunday. Olivia Rodrigo, Kanye West and Drake are already big winners before the Billboard Music Awards officially kicks off.
