The 49th Annual American Music Awards were held on November 21, 2021, at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles, recognizing the most popular artists, singles and albums of 2021. Cardi B hosted the ceremony, following Queen Latifah (1995) as the only female rappers in history to do so.
With Cardi B hosting the lavish affair, fans got a chance to see how a true moment-maker like the “WAP” songstress brings a spark of spontaneity and excitement to the role of emcee.
Silk Sonic Opened the Night in Style
You got me out here still thinking about that performance, @silksonic! Tune into the #AMAs happening now on ABC. #SilkSonicAMAs pic.twitter.com/fHVLgVVxHk
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) November 22, 2021
Jennifer Lopez Was Angelic.
The 52-year-old superstar began her performance in a dramatic black gown sitting at a piano. She then did a quick and stunning outfit change, wearing a beige tulle dress with a veil. Scenes from the film flashed behind her as she belted out the deep lyrics.
SIMPLY INCREDIBLE! ?✨ @JLo #AMAs #JLoAMAs pic.twitter.com/kg0s469GaA
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) November 22, 2021
Cardi B Is Just the Best and Realest
The “WAP” rapper made her hosting debut at this year’s show, where she brought down the house with a dramatic ensemble and her signature humor. “Damn this crowd is loud,” she belted as she welcomed everyone to the 2021 AMAs. “I ain’t gonna lie. I’m a little nervous. I’m sweating.”
Give it UP for our #AMAs host, the one and only, @iamcardib ? #CardiAMAs pic.twitter.com/FmyVcU3ho7
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) November 22, 2021
Zoe Wees Was a Vocal Powerhouse
The German pop star commanded the stage in the night’s penultimate performance as she served up a moving and impressive delivery of “Girls Like Us.” Surrounded by back-up dancers on a minimalist stage, Zoe proved you don’t need more than lyrics and a stunningly unique voice to steal the spotlight.
Now THAT was beautiful, @ZoeWeesOfficial! ? ☔️ #AMAs #ZoeWeesAMAs pic.twitter.com/Gkc4nyljEE
— American Music Awards (@AMAs) November 22, 2021
BTS Closed Out the Night Just Right
As always, the band delivered the moves and charm that have made them next-level megastars, and the performance served as a great cap to their big night, where they took home three awards for Artist of the Year, Favorite Pop Duo or Group, and Favorite Pop Song — which they earned for “Butter.”
SMOOTH. LIKE. BUTTER! ? @BTS_twt is dominating the stage at the 2021 #AMAs!! #BTSxAMAs pic.twitter.com/imVTVlq2cx
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) November 22, 2021
