Full box for The Weeknd at the Billboard Music Awards.
The Canadian left Sunday's ceremony with no less than 10 trophies, including that of Best Artist.
The singer was opposed to other behemoths in the industry, such as Drake, Taylor Swift, Juice WRLD, and the late Pop Smoke.
He also won in the categories of Best Male Artist, Best Top 100 Artist, Best Radio Artist, Best R & B Artist, Best R & B Singer, Best R & B Album, Best Top 100 Song, Best Radio Song and Best R & B Song.
“I am the man I am today because of you, so thank you.
And thank you to my fans, of course.
I'm not taking anything for granted, ”he said in his speech, also announcing to his admirers that he was going to enter a new artistic“ cycle ”.
“I would like to thank God, that I don't have to wear the red suit anymore,” he added, referring to the outfit he wore in music videos and at promotional events for his album
After Hours
.
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Among the other winners, Drake won the Artist of the Decade award. The rapper came to collect his trophy with his son Adonis. “I'm very conscious of my music, and even though I do a good job, I always wonder how I could have done better. I never celebrate anything. And for anyone watching tonight and wondering how it happened, the answer is simple: it's about being so unsure of how you get there that you just keep going, just to find the right one. formula ”, he declared, full of humility.
The award for Best Group went to Korean superstars BTS, who also won Song Sales and Social Media Stars awards.
Taylor Swift won Best Female Artist and Lady Gaga won Best Dance / Electro Artist.
Pop Smoke, the rapper killed last year at his home, was honored with a posthumous Best New Artist award.
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