Drake Wins Top Rap Album for 'Certified Lover Boy' at 2022 Billboard Awards

The 2022 Billboard Awards got underway at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on Sunday (May 15). Hosted by Sean “Diddy” Combs, the annual award ceremony highlighted some of the music industry’s biggest artists in categories such as Top Artist, Top Billboard 200 Artist, Top R&B Artist and Top Rap Artist.

Doja Cat led the nominations for female artists with 14, while The Weeknd earned 17, the most for any male artist. Doja Cat was an early winner, earning an award in the Top R&B Female Artist category, as was Kanye West who took home the honor in the Top Christian Artist, Top Gospel Artist, Top Gospel Song, Top Christian Song and Top Christian Album categories.

Meanwhile, Drake won the trophy in the Top Rap Album category for Certified Lover Boy, as well as Top Artist, Top Rap Artist and Top Male Artist.

The 2022 Billboard Awards kicked off at 5 p.m. PT and wrapped up at 8 p.m. PT. Performers included Travis Scott, Megan Thee Stallion, Latto, Burna Boy and more.

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