Billboard Music Awards 2021: The Weeknd bags 10 wins and kisses goodbye to After Hours era: The dawn is coming
The Weeknd was the reigning king during the recently concluded Billboard Music Awards 2021. As a direct clapback to his undeserved Grammys snub, the 31-year-old musician, who was the most nominated artist of the night (16), won a staggering 10 trophies including Top Artist, Top Male Artist, Top 100 Artist, Top Radio Songs Artist, Top R&B Artist, Top R&B Male Artist, Top R&B Album for After Hours, Top Hot 100 Song, Top Radio Song and Top R&B Song for Blinding Lights.While winning the Top Hot 100 Song award for his chart-topping single Blinding Lights, The Weeknd revealed in his acceptance speech that it's officially the end to his fascinating and mesmerising After Hours era.