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The Weeknd vowed to boycott the Grammys after not receiving any nominations, however he’s receiving lots of love from the Billboard Music Awards.
This year’s Super Bowl halftime headliner leads all artists with 16 nominations, including Top Artist, Top Male Artist, Top R&B Artist, Top R&B Album for After Hours, and Top Selling Song for “Blinding Lights.”
The “Call Out My Name” singer is competing against Jhené Aiko, Chris Brown, Doja Cat, and Justin Bieber for Top R&B Artist. The Weeknd is also up against Drake, Juice WRLD, and Pop Smoke for Top Artist. They are all nominated for Top Male Artist along with Lil Baby.
Da Baby is second in nominations with 11
