Throwback Thursdays
On May 15, 2022, the 2022 Billboard Music Awards took place, the event hosted by Sean “P. Diddy” Combs (aka Puff Daddy or Puffy). There were remarkable performances throughout the show. P.Diddy’s monologue was lovely to hear and
Congratulations to all the winners.
Performances
-Opening Act
Diddy feat. Bryson Tiller, Jack Harlow, and Teyana Taylor.
*Gotta Move On
*Mo Money Mo Problems
What an incredible way to start the 2022 Billboard Music Awards! It was a blast from the past. It brought back memories. Great performances!
-Silk Sonic – Love’s Train
The group gave a dynamic performance. It was vibrant and full of energy – there was an incredible 70s vibe.
-Rauw Alejandro – Todo De Ti
It was upbeat and entertaining.
-Florence & The Machine – My Love
The performance was impressive.
-Elle King & Miranda Lambert – Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)
What a fantastic duet. Their voices complemented each other well.
-Latto – Big Energy
She gave a spirited performance. She sang with passsion.
-Dan + Shay – I Got You
The country duo gave a touching performance of their romantic single I Got You.
–Travis Scott – Mafia
The performance was bold and edgy.
-Machine Gun Kelly – Twin Flame
He gave a heartfelt performance, honouring his wife and sang from the heart.
-Ed Sheran – 2-Step
He gave an epic performance from Belfast, Ireland. He sang beautifully.
-Maxwell: Tribute to the 40th Anniversary of Michael Jackson’s album Thriller, performing the song The Lady in My Life
He gave a touching tribute to a popular album.
-Jozzy – Replay
A lovely introduction by P.Diddy
She gave a fantastic performance with her debut single, Replay.
-Burna Boy –
*Last Last
*Kilometre
He ended the Billboard Music Awards with his two singles’. It was an impressive and edgy performance.
Awards
-Top Rock Artist: Glass Animals
-Top Country Duo/Group: Dan + Shay
-The REVOLT Black Excellence Award: Tamika Mallory
-Pepsi Mic Drop Award: Glass Animals
-Billboard Music Icon Award: Mary J Blige
Janet Jackson presented the award and introduced the montage of Mary J Blige’s musical career. Mary J Blige gave a heartwarming and profound speech. She’s a remarkable artist.
-Change Maker Award: Mari Copeny (aka Little Miss Flint)
What an incredible person! She’s an inspiration to us all. She gave a heartfelt and inspirational speech.
Congratulations again to all the winners of the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. Great job to P.Diddy in hosting the awards shows. He gave the show a lovely dynamic. His speeches throughout the event were positive and inspirational. It was admirable when he mentioned he set up schools in various cities.
Fantastic show, everyone!
Flora Youssef
