The 'God’s Plan' hitmaker broke the previous record of most all-time Billboard Music Awards, winning the Top Artist and Top Male Artist categories, among others.
CAPE TOWN – Drake shattered a record when he took home 12 awards from the 2019 Billboard Music Awards and made waves on social media when he referenced Arya Stark from Game of Thrones in his acceptance speech.
The God’s Plan hitmaker broke the previous record for most all-time Billboard Music Awards, winning the Top Artist and Top Male Artist categories, among others. He set social media ablaze after referencing Arya Stark from Game of Thrones . Maisie Williams plays the role of Stark who defeated the Night King in the HBO series. He said: “Shout out to Arya Stark for putting in that work last week.”
Drake just gave Arya Stark props at the #BBMAs — 'Hey, shout out to Arya Stark for putting in that work last week!'— Fandom May 2, 2019 Cardi B followed Drake for most wins of the night, including Top Rap Female Artist, Top Hot 100 Song, Top Selling Song, Top Radio Song, Top Collaboration and Top Rap Song. Her Girls Like You collaborators, Maroon 5, took home four awards including Top Hot 100 Song, Top Selling Song, Top Radio Song, and Top Collaboration.
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