The multi-hyphenate will also serve as an executive producer on the NBC series, which premieres on May 15.
Sean “Diddy” Combs, a music tycoon, producer, and rapper, will produce the 2022 Billboard Music Awards. Combs’ hosting duties come precisely 25 years after his first BBMA, which he won for his multi-platinum No Way Out album in 1997.
“This will be unlike any awards ceremony – I’m bringing the love and setting the frequency at an all-time high,” said two-time BBMA winner Combs in a statement announcing his run at producing the show, which will include a reworking of the broadcast with numerous surprises, according to the release.
The multi-hyphenate actor, fashion designer, inventor, entrepreneur, and philanthropist will be in charge of the May 15 event, broadcast live from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on NBC and streamed on the Peacock service.
As previously revealed, Mary J. Blige will receive the Icon Award at the 2022 BBMAs.
She will perform alongside Burna Boy, Latto, Megan Thee Stallion. Rauw Alejandro, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and more artists to be announced soon.
With nominations in 17 categories, including top artist, top male artist. And top Hot 100 artist, The Weeknd is the frontrunner for the 2022 BBMAS. In addition, “Save Your Tears (Remix),” his collaboration with Ariana Grande, is now available.
Her album Planet Her is a finalist for two prizes. Her Grammy-winning blockbuster “Kiss Me More,” which she co-wrote with SZA, is nominated for top Hot 100 single. Full collaboration, and the new top viral song category.
Each Justin Bieber, Ye (previously Kanye West), and Olivia Rodrigo received 13 nominations. With 21 prior awards, Bieber is the third most decorated performer in BBMA history. Only Drake (29 victories) and Taylor Swift (28 wins) are ahead of him (25). This year, all three of these musicians are finalists in various categories. Therefore, the standings may change.