Billboard has named Latin-American rapper Cardi B ‘Woman of the Year’ for the 2020 Women in Music Awards.
With her chart-topping controversy-stirring hit WAP, her rocky marriage, political activism, and brand-new Reebok collaboration; Cardi B has had quite the year and there is no one more deserving of the Billboard Award.
The 15th annual event will go virtual this year due to the coronavirus pandemic and will stream live on Billboard. The ceremony, hosted by Teyana Taylor, will be sponsored by Honda and American Express.
Jennifer Lopez, who has been in the music industry for over 2 decades, will be honoured with this year’s prestigious Billboard Icon Award; for her impact on the music industry and the greater artistic community. Lopez will be joining previous recipients Alanis Morissette, Cyndi Lauper, Mary J. Blige, Shania Twain and Aretha Franklin.
Dolly Parton is the Hitmaker Award recipient at the 2020 Billboard Women in Music event. The honour recognizes a songwriter whose compositions have significantly impacted culture. Chloe x Halle will receive the Rising Star Award Presented by Honda, and Jessie Reyez will be honoured with the American Express Impact Award.
Following the success of her sophomore album, Future Nostalgia, Dua Lipa will receive the Powerhouse Award; the award an act whose music dominated streaming, sales, and radio this year.
Brianna Agyemang and Jamila Thomas, the trailblazing minds behind #TheShowMustBePaused movement following the murder of George Floyd; will receive the 2020 Executive of the Year Award.