The Weeknd Cleans Up 2021 Billboard Music Awards With 10 Wins; Drake Honored With Artist Of The Decade Award
Brandon Choe
May 23, 2021 8:28PM PDT
The Weeknd tacked on three more awards during the 2021 Billboard Music Awards on NBC, giving him a total of 10 trophies this year.
At tonight’s ceremony the Canadian R&B singer won Top Artist, Top Hot 100 Artist, Top Hot 100 Song Presented by Rockstar, Top Male Artist, Top Radio Songs Artist, Top R&B Artist, Top R&B Male Artist, Top R&B Album, Top Radio Song and Top R&B Song. His career total now stands at 19 wins.
Drake was conferred the prestigious Artist of the Decade award by Billboard to commemorate his achievements. He holds onto the record for most Billboard Music Award wins of all time. The Canadian rap superstar was joined on stage by his son Adonis, his mother and father, and his closest friends to celebrate.