The employment of those tropes - especially the Holocaust references in Berlin - reportedly offended some, seemingly due to their proximity to the epicenter of the Nazi’s murderous seat, with the Jerusalem Post reporting that the singer repeatedly employed images of “humanoid pigs and shady businessmen… pulling the strings” that activists condemned as clear “antisemitic dogwhistle.” Other performers included Karol G, twenty one pilots, Duran Duran, Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis, Jonas Brothers and Glass Animals.Waters lyrics and in-concert imagery have long trafficked in transgressive and provocative imagery, especially on Pink Floyd’s lacerating 1979 album The Wall, a commentary on isolation and emotional numbness whose film version featured disturbing figures that mocked fascist ideology of the sort that the bassist/singer uses to this day. Alicia Keys, celebrating the 20th anniversary of her groundbreaking debut “songs in A minor,” sang songs from the album including the hit “Fallin’.” The performance was introduced by former first lady Michelle Obama. Doja Cat and SZA - accompanied by futuristically dressed background dancers - sang their big hit “Kiss Me More” inside the venue, where the seats were empty. and Migos, who brought the concert vibe back to life a year after live shows were in the dark because of the pandemic. The Billboard Awards kicked off with a collaborative performance by DJ Khaled, H.E.R. The producers did ban Wallen from performing or attending the show. Wallen was nominated for six awards, and Billboard Awards producer dick clark productions said it couldn’t prevent Wallen from earning nominations, or winning, because finalists are based on album and digital sales, streaming, radio airplay and social engagement. Morgan Wallen, who was caught on camera using a racial slur earlier this year, won three honors, including top country artist and top country album for “Dangerous: The Double Album,” which has had major success on the pop and country music charts despite his fallen moment. And Houston rapper and activist Trae Tha Truth, who earned the Change Maker Award, ended his speech with a powerful sentence: “We still gon’ need justice for Breonna Taylor.”Īnother country star also won big Sunday though he wasn’t allowed to participate in the show. Before presenting top rap song to DaBaby, Swizz Beatz dedicated a moment to those who have recently died in hip-hop, including his close friend and collaborator DMX. “Thank you to the fans for honoring the life and spirit of my son, so much that he continues to manifest as if he was still here in flesh,” Audrey Jackson said.Īnother late rapper was also honored during the show. The late rapper Pop Smoke was also a big winner: He posthumously earned five honors, including top new artist and top rap artist, while his debut - “Shoot for the Stars, Aim for the Moon” - won top rap album and top Billboard 200 album, which his mother accepted onstage. “I wanna take this opportunity to thank you, my parents,” he said. He walked into the show with 16 nominations, winning honors like top artist, top male artist, top Hot 100 song for “Blinding Lights” and top R&B album for “After Hours.” The Weeknd was on hand to accept the most wins of the night - 10. Live performances were held outdoors, in front of audience members wearing masks. Pink’s performance was one of several pre-taped moments at the awards show, which aired on NBC and was hosted by Nick Jonas. “I love what I do and I love the people that I get to do it with, and we’re pretty good at what we do, but it wouldn’t matter if no one came to see us and play with us. “Willow, you nailed it,” Pink said after the performance. Known for her signature aerial and acrobatic moves, Pink was matched by Willow Sage Hart as “Cover Me In Sunshine” played in the background, Pink’s song featuring vocals from her daughter. Pink received the Icon Award and was joined onstage by her 9-year-old daughter - showing off their powerful gymnastic skills as they spun in the air in a jaw-dropping performance. He was also named top streaming songs artist Sunday.
He’s also logged a record 45 Top 10 hits on the Hot 100 and a record 22 No.
Drake placed his first song on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in 2009, and since has logged the most songs ever on the chart, with 232 entrees.
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