The R&B savant was introduced by Michelle Obama and took her usual position on the piano while commemorating the 20th anniversary of her debut album, delivering an awe-inspiring, melodic performance. Photo provided by Billboard Music Awards notable performances of the night include Alicia Keys’ celebration of her legendary album “Songs in A Minor,” which was released June 5, 2001. He also gave an incredible performance of his hit single “Save Your Tears” that illustrated his lyric tenor and spectacle lower range. The Weeknd dominated the award show and made an incredible impact on the ceremony by winning in 10 categories: Top R&B Song, Top Radio Song, Top Hot 100 Song Presented by Rockstar Energy, Top R&B Album, Top R&B Male Artist, Top R&B Artist, Top Radio Songs Artist, Top Hot 100 Artist, Top Male Artist and Top Artist. “It’s important to change people’s lives,” he said while ending his acceptance speech with the goal of bringing justice to Breonna Taylor. Truth was named this year’s Change Maker for his social justice advocacy and charitable work, especially during the heavy police brutality amid the global pandemic. This new prize honors the artist or group who are constantly active in the community, politically aware, socially conscious and who use their platform to influence and improve the lives of others. The Billboard Change Maker award was first announced last year in 2020 with Killer Mike as the honoree. The ceremony also honored Houston-based rapper Trae tha Truth as the Change Maker. This award honors Drake’s ever-growing success on the Billboard charts, including the domination of and prosperity he’s had in the music industry throughout the entire 2010s. His predecessors include Carey for the 1990s and Eminem for the 2000s. Meanwhile, Drake took home this year’s Artist of the Decade award. “I’m very glad you found lasting love Jon, but you broke my heart.” “I did not come out of my room for a week when you married Dorothea Hurley,” she said. In fact, she shared with the world an embarrassing story from her childhood - one that most of us can relate to. In her acceptance speech, P!nk was more than star-struck by the man giving her the award. Jon Bon Jovi was given the honor of introducing and presenting this year’s Icon Award. The performance was both graceful and beautiful, exemplifying the duo’s corde lisse skills - an aerial circus skill that involves acrobatics on a vertically hanging rope - and the unbreakable bond she shares with her daughter. The song was sung by P!nk and Willow, further revealing the love they share for one another. As soon as P!nk’s song “Cover Me In Sunshine” began playing, Willow joined her mom on the aerial rope. The singer began her performance carrying her daughter and carefully placing her on the ground while she tangled herself in aerial rope. P!nk gave an overwhelmingly eloquent and breathtakingly stunning acrobatic performance alongside her nine-year-old daughter Willow. Established in 2011 and previously given to Prince, Stevie Wonder, Celine Dion, Cher and Mariah Carey, among others, this award recognizes artists who have not only made their mark on the Billboard charts but also who have constantly succeeded at inspiring the music industry and the world. Though most of the winners were announced at the actual ceremony on May 23, Billboard revealed a few artists who won big prior to the show, like Pink (stylized as P!nk), who took home the 2021 Billboard Icon Award. and Migos - a song from DJ Khaled’s newest album “Khaled Khaled,” (stylized as KHALED KHALED,), released April 30. The show opened with a live performance of “We Going Crazy,” (stylized as WE GOING CRAZY), by DJ Khaled, H.E.R. The only category that wasn’t given any awards was the touring category due to the global pandemic putting a temporary halt to any live performances during the past year. This year’s award ceremony was based on Billboard reports collected from Mato April 3, 2021. Unlike other award shows, the BBMAS finalists and winners are entirely based on fan interactions with album and digital song sales, radio airplay, streaming and social engagement. Hosted by Nick Jonas, the chart company’s annual awards show honored multiple artists throughout the decade and served as a historic evening for the biggest acts in the music industry. Broadcasted live by NBC, the ceremony wasn’t exactly typical but was nonetheless an entertaining ceremony amid the county’s lift of certain COVID-19 restrictions. The 2021 Billboard Music Awards (BBMAS) were held at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, Calif.
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