He’s coming home.
Sean “Diddy” Combs will host this year’s Billboard Music Awards in Las Vegas next month — 25 years after he took home his first Billboard honor.
“This will be unlike any awards show — I’m bringing the love and setting the frequency at an all-time high,” the Harlem-born “Coming Home” rapper, 52, said in a statement Friday. He’ll also serve as executive producer of the show.
“The Billboard Music Awards truly represent the artists and where music is today, so I’m excited to curate the biggest live performances and surprises,” he continued.
In 1997, Diddy’s multi-platinum album, “No Way Out” was honored when the Bad Boy Records founder took home the Billboard Music Award for Top Rap Song for “I’ll Be Missing You,” as well as the honor for Top Rap Artist.
This year’s awards show, which will see Mary J. Blige receive the Icon Award, will be broadcast live from Vegas on May 15 at 8 p.m. ET on NBC and its streaming service, Peacock.
Awards are based on chart success, streaming, airplay and social media interactions from April 10, 2021, through March 26 of this year.
The Weeknd has more nominations than anyone else this year, having been named a finalist in 17 categories, including top artist and top male artist.
Rapper Doja Cat is the leading female finalist, up for 14 awards, including top artist and top female artist.
———
