Travis Scott was among the artists who performed as part of the 2022 edition of the Billboard Music Awards, which took place on Sunday and was broadcast live via NBC/Peacock from the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas.
Scott, whose new album Utopia is believed to be on the horizon, performed tracks âMafiaâ and a song that appears to be called âLost Foreverââboth of which are believed to be on Utopia.
Scott appeared on the stage surrounded by a snowy set, as he was decked out in shades and fur to sing through âMafia.â He then transitioned into âLost Forever,â a track he floated through as a trippy visual took over the screen, featuring Scott and a black backdrop. Scott previously performed the unreleased track at a Cactus Jack Dior fashion show in 2021. Watch the performance below, and check out his rendition of âMafiaâ up top.
And hereâs Travis with the fam following his performance.Â
As reported earlier this month, Diddy has taken credit for securing Scottâs BBMAs slot, which notably follows his first public performance since last yearâs fatal Astroworld Festival crowd crush incident that resulted in the deaths of 10 attendees. Speaking with Revolt Black News, the 2022 BBMAs host said he was âuncanceling the canceledâ as part of a larger strategy focused on what he described as forgiveness. âItâs going to be a great night,â he said at the time.
Additional performers at this yearâs BBMAs ceremony included Megan Thee Stallion, Latto, Rauw Alejandro, Silk Sonic, Machine Gun Kelly, and more. Red Hot Chili Peppers was also originally confirmed as part of the 2022 lineup but later pulled out due to âunforeseen circumstances.â Receiving this yearâs Icon Award is Mary J. Blige.
Finalists for the 2022 Billboard Music Awards were unveiled in April, with The Weeknd standing as this yearâs leading artist thanks to his appearance across 17 categories, including Top Artist. Travis Scott and HVMEâs âGoosebumpsâ remix, meanwhile, was a finalist in the Top Dance/Electronic Song category.
