From the Red Carpet to controversial returns for Travis Scott and Morgan Wallen, the 2022 Billboard Music Awards was a sight to see. Here are just a few pictures of the winners, the performances and can’t miss moments.
PHOTOS: Billboard Music Awards 2022
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Presenter Janet Jackson, left, and Mary J. Blige walk offstage after the presentation of the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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Presenter Janet Jackson, left, and Mary J. Blige walk offstage after the presentation of the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Doja Cat poses in the press room with the awards for top R&B artist, top R&B female artist, top viral song for “Kiss Me More” and top R&B album for “Planet Her” at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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Doja Cat poses in the press room with the awards for top R&B artist, top R&B female artist, top viral song for "Kiss Me More" and top R&B album for "Planet Her" at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Jozzy, left, and Sean “Diddy” Combs, appear onstage at the Billboard Music Award at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Jozzy, left, and Sean "Diddy" Combs, appear onstage at the Billboard Music Award at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Sean “Diddy” Combs, left, and Jozzy speak onstage at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Sean "Diddy" Combs, left, and Jozzy speak onstage at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Becky G, center, performs at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Becky G, center, performs at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Becky G performs at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Becky G performs at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Chloe Bailey introduces a performance by Becky G at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Chloe Bailey introduces a performance by Becky G at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Jazzelle Zanaughtti arrives at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Jazzelle Zanaughtti arrives at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Mari Copeny, an advocate for environmental justice, poses in press room with the BBMA change maker award at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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Mari Copeny, an advocate for environmental justice, poses in press room with the BBMA change maker award at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Machine Gun Kelly performs “twin flame” at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Machine Gun Kelly performs "twin flame" at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Mary J. Blige accepts the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Mary J. Blige accepts the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Drew MacFarlane, from left, Dave Bayley, Edmund Irwin-Singer and Joe Seaward of Glass Animals pose in the press room with the award for top rock artist and the Pepsi mic drop award at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Drew MacFarlane, from left, Dave Bayley, Edmund Irwin-Singer and Joe Seaward of Glass Animals pose in the press room with the award for top rock artist and the Pepsi mic drop award at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Morgan Wallen accepts the award for top country male artist at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Morgan Wallen accepts the award for top country male artist at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Dan Smyers, left, and Shay Mooney, of Dan + Shay, pose in the press room with the award for top country duo or group at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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Dan Smyers, left, and Shay Mooney, of Dan + Shay, pose in the press room with the award for top country duo or group at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Mary J. Blige, left, accepts the Icon Award from presenter Janet Jackson at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Mary J. Blige, left, accepts the Icon Award from presenter Janet Jackson at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Janet Jackson appears on stage to introduce the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Janet Jackson appears on stage to introduce the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Dan Smyers, left, and Shay Mooney, of Dan + Shay, perform “You” at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Dan Smyers, left, and Shay Mooney, of Dan + Shay, perform "You" at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Megan Thee Stallion performs a medley at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Megan Thee Stallion performs a medley at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Dan Smyers, left, and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay pose in the press room with the award for top country duo or group at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Dan Smyers, left, and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay pose in the press room with the award for top country duo or group at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Sean “Diddy” Combs, right, and Christian Combs perform at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Sean "Diddy" Combs, right, and Christian Combs perform at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Kali Uchis poses in the press room with the awards for Top Latin Artist and Top Latin Female Artist at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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Kali Uchis poses in the press room with the awards for Top Latin Artist and Top Latin Female Artist at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Janet Jackson introduces the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Janet Jackson introduces the Icon Award at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Megan Thee Stallion performs a medley at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Megan Thee Stallion performs a medley at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Dan Smyers, left, and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay perform “You” at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Dan Smyers, left, and Shay Mooney of Dan + Shay perform "You" at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Miranda Lambert, left, and Elle King perform “Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home)” at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Miranda Lambert, left, and Elle King perform "Drunk (And I Don't Wanna Go Home)" at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Liza Koshy walks onstage to present the award for Top Dance/Electronic Album at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Liza Koshy walks onstage to present the award for Top Dance/Electronic Album at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Illenium poses in the press room with the award for Top Dance/Electronic Album for “Fallen Embers” at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Illenium poses in the press room with the award for Top Dance/Electronic Album for "Fallen Embers" at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Morgan Wallen performs at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Morgan Wallen performs at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine performs “My Love” at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine performs "My Love" at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Latto performs “Big Energy” at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Latto performs "Big Energy" at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Sean “Diddy” Combs, right, presents the revolt black excellence award to social justice activist Tamika Mallory at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Sean "Diddy" Combs, right, presents the revolt black excellence award to social justice activist Tamika Mallory at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Jack Harlow performs “First Class” at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Jack Harlow performs "First Class" at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Sean “Diddy” Combs performs at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Sean "Diddy" Combs performs at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Jack Harlow arrives at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Jack Harlow arrives at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine performs “My Love” at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Florence Welch of Florence and the Machine performs "My Love" at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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DJ Khaled, left, presents Dave Bayley of Glass Animals with the award for top rock artist at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
DJ Khaled, left, presents Dave Bayley of Glass Animals with the award for top rock artist at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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French Montana arrives at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
French Montana arrives at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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DJ Khaled, left, and Heidi Klum present the award for top rock artist at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
DJ Khaled, left, and Heidi Klum present the award for top rock artist at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Rauw Alejandro performs a medley at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Rauw Alejandro performs a medley at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Chloe Bailey arrives at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Chloe Bailey arrives at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Rauw Alejandro performs a medley at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Rauw Alejandro performs a medley at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Teyana Taylor arrives at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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Teyana Taylor arrives at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Lainey Wilson, left, presents Megan Thee Stallion with the award for top rap female artist at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Lainey Wilson, left, presents Megan Thee Stallion with the award for top rap female artist at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Host Sean “Diddy” Combs speaks at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Host Sean "Diddy" Combs speaks at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Doja Cat accepts the award for top R&B artist at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
Doja Cat accepts the award for top R&B artist at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
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Megan Thee Stallion, left, and Cara Delevingne arrive at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Megan Thee Stallion, left, and Cara Delevingne arrive at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Machine Gun Kelly arrives at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Machine Gun Kelly arrives at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Megan Thee Stallion arrives at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Megan Thee Stallion arrives at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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DJ Khaled arrives at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
DJ Khaled arrives at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Anitta arrives at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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Anitta arrives at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Jack Harlow arrives at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
(Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
Jack Harlow arrives at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Dove Cameron arrives at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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Dove Cameron arrives at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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AleXa arrives at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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AleXa arrives at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Lisa Padilla, left, and Jimmy Jam arrive at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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Lisa Padilla, left, and Jimmy Jam arrive at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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Bryson Tiller arrives at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
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Bryson Tiller arrives at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. (Photo by Jordan Strauss/Invision/AP)
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