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The 2023 Billboard Music Awards concluded on Monday with performances featuring a star-studded lineup including Karol G, Morgan Wallen, Mariah Carey, David Guetta, Tate McRae, NewJeans, and many others. In addition to mesmerizing performances, numerous acclaimed artists and musicians clinched the prestigious award as well, with winners spanning from Taylor Swift and Morgan Wallen to Drake and BLACKPINK. Let's delve into the various categories and their respective winners.
Taylor Swift secured a remarkable 10 Billboard Music Awards, elevating her total to an impressive 39, tying her with Drake for the most wins of all time. Noteworthy victories included the top artist award (third time), top Billboard 200 artist (a record sixth time), and top female artist (a record fifth time).
Drake maintained his dominance in the realm of rap, clinching accolades for the top rap artist, top rap tour, top rap album, and top rap song through his collaboration with 21 Savage.
Morgan Wallen emerged as the night's top winner, amassing an astounding 11 Billboard Music Awards, marking the most significant one-year haul since Drake's dominance in 2019. His victories spanned across categories such as top male artist, top Hot 100 artist, top streaming songs artist, and top country artist.
Morgan Wallen achieved a rare double triumph by securing the top Billboard 200 album for "One Thing at a Time" and top Hot 100 song for "Last Night," a feat not witnessed since Usher's success in 2004.
BLACKPINK, the YG Entertainment girl group, secured their first Billboard Music Award for their groundbreaking music tour with BORN PINK. Surpassing BTS and Twice, they became the first K-pop group and the second girl group in history after Destiny’s Child to win the coveted award.
SZA and Zach Bryan made significant marks in R&B and rock, each winning four awards in their respective genres.
Beyoncé emerged as a force in dance/electronic music, securing top dance/electronic artist and album. Bad Bunny continued his dominance, securing top Latin artist and album for the fourth consecutive year.
Fuerza Regida, KAROL G, and The Weeknd each took home two awards, contributing to the diverse range of talent celebrated at the BBMAs.
In a surprising twist, Harry Styles' "As It Was" stood out as a finalist for top BB global song, underscoring the song's undeniable success.
New Jeans, a fourth-generation rookie group, surpassed notable K-pop acts like BTS' Jimin and Stray Kids, securing their first victory as Top Global K-pop Artist at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards. The group's debut in 2022 with ADOR under HYBE LABELS garnered attention, and their electrifying performance on the event night marked a memorable moment in their burgeoning.