Cardi B is hosting the 2021 American Music Awards!
The “WAP” rapper will take the stage in her hosting debut to usher in music’s hottest night of the year, which will feature show-stopping performances and moments representing music’s vibrant community. She also joins the likes of previous superstar hosts, including Jennifer Lopez, Eddie Murphy, Jimmy Kimmel, Britney Spears, LL Cool J, Aretha Franklin, Diana Ross, Tracee Ellis Ross, Lionel Richie, and last year’s host Taraji P. Henson, to name a few.
Ready to “bring her personality” to the stage, Cardi shared her excitement in a statement by sharing, “When I received the invite to host the AMAs, I was so excited. I’m ready to bring my personality to the AMAs stage! Thank you to Jesse Collins, ABC and MRC for making this happen.”
A five-time AMA winner, Cardi B is no stranger to the American Music Awards, having performed “I Like It” in 2018 with J Balvin and Bad Bunny. Forever an icon, the rapper also made history during her last AMAs appearance, becoming the first female rapper to win “Favorite Hip-Hop Song” twice.
Just last week, the nominees for the 2021 AMAs were announced on Good Morning America and Spotify’s morning show The Get Up, with top nominees including Olivia Rodrigo, The Weeknd, Doja Cat, Bad Bunny, and Giveon.
Olivia Rodrigo makes her AMAs debut scoring seven nominations — the most of the night — including “Artist of the Year” and “New Artist of The Year.” Five-time AMA winner The Weeknd follows with six nominations, including “Artist of the Year,” “Favorite Music Video” and “Favorite Pop Song;” with Bad Bunny, Doja Cat and Giveon close behind with five each.
The 2021 American Music Awards air LIVE from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles on Sunday, November 21st @ 8PM ET/PT on ABC and streaming the next day on Hulu.
