


Drake was celebrated as Hip-Hop Artist of the Year, and J. The late, great Pop Smoke was honored with Hip-Hop Song of the Year for “What You Know Bout Love,” his hit from Shoot For The Stars Aim For The Moon. Alternative Album of the Year went to Billie Eilish for her groundbreaking Happier Than Ever. Machine Gun Kelly earned the nod for Alternative Artist of the Year. In addition, the show featured special appearances from Olivia Rodrigo, Silk Sonic, Lil Nas X, Billy Porter, The Kid LAROI, David Guetta, Avril Lavigne, Shaun White, All Time Low, Willow Smith, Robin Thicke, Nicole Scherzinger, Gina Torres, Oliver Hudson, Taylor Momsen, Lainey Wilson, Dove Cameron, Danica McKellar, Kelly Rowland, and more.Īwards-wise, Olivia Rodrigo took home two awards, Female Artist of the Year and Best New Pop Artist. The 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards honored the legendary Jennifer Lopez with the 2022 iHeartRadio Icon Award, honoring her global impact on pop culture, longevity, and continued relevance as a touring and radio force with a loyal fan base worldwide.
