Moments from the 2022 Billboard Awards (57 images)

Drake was the big winner Sunday at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards, which also honored Mary J. Blige with the Icon Award.
Drake did not attend the event. Here's a look at the red carpet and some of the winners backstage.

Doja Cat appears backstage with her four Billboard Music awards at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. She was honored as Top R&B Artist, Top Female Artist, Top R&B Female Artist and Top R&B Album for "Planet Her." Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Mary J. Blige was honored with the Icon Award. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Shay Mooney and Dan Smyers of Dan + Shay were honored as Top Country Duo/Group. Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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Kali Uchis won Top Latin Female Artist and Top Latin Song for "telepatía." Photo by Jim Ruymen/UPI

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