The Weeknd to perform at 2021 Billboard Music Awards

Singer-songwriter The Weeknd will be performing at the 2021

Billboard Music Awards

(BBMA). According to Billboard, the Canadian singer is also leading the nominations with nods in 16 categories -- including top artist, top male artist and top Hot 100 artist.

Singer P!nk, who will receive the Icon Award honouring record-breaking artists and their impact on music, will also take the stage for a performance.
Singer-actor Nick Jonas will host this year's BBMA, which are scheduled to take place on May 23.
Apart from

The Weekend

, other contenders for the top artist award are Taylor Swift, Drake, Juice WRLD and Pop Smoke.