Heading into the show, Weeknd led the finalists for the 2022 BBMAs, with a total of 17 nominations. Taylor Swift has four wins so far, including top Billboard 200 artist, while BTS has three wins, including top duo/group.
Among those early winners, Drake was named top artist, while Olivia Rodrigo was named best new artist.ĭrake won a total of five early awards, including top male artist and top rap album for Certified Lover Boy, while Rodrigo’s seven wins also included top Hot 100 artist, top streaming songs artist and top Billboard 200 album for SOUR. Most of the categories were presented before the broadcast. Combs had said he insisted that Scott perform at the show, noting in a video posted on social media: “I’m uncancelling the canceled.” Scott and Wallen, who also went on to win the award for top male country artist, addressed either incident during their time onstage.Īlso taking the stage were Becky G, Burna Boy, Dan + Shay, Ed Sheehan, Elle King & Miranda Lambert, Florence + The Machine, Latto, Machine Gun Kelly, Maxwell, Megan Thee Stallion, Rauw Alejandro and Silk Sonic. (See red carpet photos from the show here.)Īmong the night’s performers were Morgan Wallen, marking his first performance at a major awards show since he was caught on camera using a racial slur, and Travis Scott, who has been keeping a low profile since 10 people died at his Astroworld Festival in Houston last year. Dan + Shay won the award for top country duo/group, while ILLENIUM won top dance/electronic album for Fallen Embers.