Last night in Vegas marked the 32nd annual Billboard Music Awards hosted by Sean “Diddy” Combs. With performances from amazing talents like Megan Thee Stallion, Latto, Burna Boy, and more, this ceremony was surely a night to remember (don’t forget to vote for your favorite performance here!)

Not to mention that the legendary Mary J. Blige was awarded her very own Billboard Icon Award, which was presented by the one and only Janet Jackson!

Similar to the Grammys, The BBMAs spanned across all genres. To help cut through the noise, here are your R&B and hip-hop highlights (with a touch of Gospel!)

Top Artist

• Doja Cat
• Olivia Rodrigo
• Taylor Swift
• The Weeknd
• Winner: Drake

Top Male Artist

• Ed Sheeran
• Justin Bieber
• Lil Nas X
• The Weeknd
• Winner: Drake

Top R&B Artist

• Giveon
• Silk Sonic
• Summer Walker
• The Weeknd
• Winner: Doja Cat

Top R&B Male Artist

• Giveon
• Khalid
• Winner: The Weeknd

Top R&B Female Artist

• Summer Walker
• SZA
• Winner: Doja Cat

Top R&B Tour

• Omarion & Bow Wow (The Millennium Tour 2021)
• Usher (The Vegas Residency)
• Winner: Bruno Marks (Bruno Mars at Park MGM)

Top Rap Artist

• Juice WRLD
• Lil Baby
• Moneybagg Yo
• Polo G
• Winner: Drake

Top Rap Male Artist

• Juice WRLD
• Polo G
• Winner: Drake

Top Rap Female Artist

• Cardi B
• Latto
• Winner: Megan Thee Stallion

Top Rap Tour

• J. Cole (The Off-Season Tour)
• Lil Baby (The Back Outside Tour)
• Winner: Omarion & Bow Wow (The Millennium 2021)

Top Christian Artist

• Carie Underwood
• Elevation Worship
• for KING & COUNTRY
• Lauren Daigle
• Winner: Ye

Top Gospel Artist

• CeCe Winans
• Elevation Worship
• Kirk Franklin
• Maverick City Music
• Winner: Ye

Beyoncé spearheaded tonight’s Oscars with a mesmerizing performance for ‘Be Alive.’ The single is an original composition from the motion picture titled ‘King Richard‘ (a film about Venus, Serena, and their father Richard Williams). 

Kicking off the performance was a troupe of young folks walking vigilantly, one of which was centered atop a black horse. Two young girls with white beads adorning their braids led the way which cemented the performance as a nod to the legendary Williams sisters. In fact, the main stage was even set on a tennis court in Compton, CA.

‘It feels so good to be alive,
Got all my sisters by my side 
Couldn’t wipe this black off if I tried 
That’s why I lift my head with pride 
Now we’re sitting on top of the world again’ 

Beyonce painted the stage with Wilson-ball yellow (aka optic yellow; see ‘What Color Is a Tennis Ball?’) including violins and sunglasses. Beyonce’s look, of course, gave the most glam with feathers and diamonds galore!

Leave it to Miss Blue Ivy to still steal the show at the end of the ensemble. It’s nothing for the young star— she’s been making cameos before birth! 

From hypnotizing harmonies to majestic dance numbers, Beyoncé once again led a ‘Black Parade.’ The performance was especially fitting for an Academy Award performance. Time and time again, Black people and other people of color are consistently snubbed from their due accolades.  

Millions of fans currently await a fresh new masterpiece from the Queen. In a statement exclusive to BAZAAR, Beyonce explains that “there’s nothing like the amount of love, passion, and healing that I feel in the recording studio. After 31 years, it feels just as exciting as it did when I was nine years old. Yes, the music is coming!”

Wireless Festival has officially announced their line-up for their annual music festival. Kicking off in Finsbury Park, London from July 6-8, the event is set to feature major headliners including J. Cole, DJ Khaled and friends, Stormzy, Cardi B, Migos, and many others.

Check out the full list of performers below and be sure to purchase your tickets here.