Tonight, it’s everything about female powerhouses in music.
The 2020 Billboard Women in Music Event occurred Thursday, Dec. 10. And while the event was held practically this year due to the international coronavirus pandemic, there was no lack of star power. The one and just Beyoncé made a surprise look to praise Chloe x Halle for winning Billboard‘s Rising Star Award.
“Ladies, I am so, so proud of you,” Bey raved. “You’ve done this with authenticity, with grace, with raw talent, you’ve managed to shine in every room you enter, and I’ll always love you. Please give it up for my girls, Chloe x Halle.”
Miley Cyrus provided the Hitmaker Award to Dolly Parton, and Maluma provided the Icon Award to Jennifer Lopez. In addition, Lilly Singh acknowledged Jessie Reyez with the American Express Impact Award.
Chloe x Halle performed their hit “Baby Girl,” and Powerhouse Award winner Dua Lipa sang “Boys Will Be Boys.” As for Billboard‘s Woman of the Year award, Tamika Palmer, the mom of the late Breonna Taylor, provided the leading honor to Cardi B. According to the publication, the prize goes to the artist whose “music, performances, cultural influence and activism has defined the year.”
Teyana Taylor hosted the occasion, which livestreamed at BillboardWomenInMusic.com and on YouTube.
