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Billboard Music Awards: Controversies and Scandals

Description: The Billboard Music Awards, an annual award ceremony presented by Billboard magazine, has been the subject of numerous controversies and scandals throughout its history. These controversies have ranged from accusations of vote rigging and favoritism to performances that have been deemed inappropriate or offensive. This quiz will test your knowledge of some of the most notable controversies and scandals associated with the Billboard Music Awards.
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Which artist was accused of vote rigging in the 2012 Billboard Music Awards?

  1. Justin Bieber

  2. Lady Gaga

  3. Taylor Swift

  4. One Direction


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Justin Bieber was accused of vote rigging in the 2012 Billboard Music Awards after his fans were found to have used bots to vote for him multiple times.

What was the controversy surrounding Miley Cyrus' performance at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards?

  1. She performed a sexually suggestive dance routine.

  2. She wore a revealing outfit.

  3. She made a political statement during her performance.

  4. She used profanity during her performance.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Miley Cyrus' performance at the 2013 Billboard Music Awards was controversial because she performed a sexually suggestive dance routine with Robin Thicke.

Which artist was banned from performing at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards?

  1. Chris Brown

  2. Kanye West

  3. Nicki Minaj

  4. Ariana Grande


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chris Brown was banned from performing at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards due to his history of domestic violence.

What was the controversy surrounding Drake's acceptance speech at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards?

  1. He used profanity during his speech.

  2. He made a political statement during his speech.

  3. He thanked his ex-girlfriend during his speech.

  4. He thanked his fans during his speech.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Drake's acceptance speech at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards was controversial because he made a political statement about the Trump administration.

Which artist was accused of lip-syncing during their performance at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards?

  1. Taylor Swift

  2. Ariana Grande

  3. Ed Sheeran

  4. Shawn Mendes


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Ariana Grande was accused of lip-syncing during her performance at the 2018 Billboard Music Awards after her microphone appeared to be turned off during her performance.

What was the controversy surrounding BTS' performance at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards?

  1. They performed a song that was not nominated for an award.

  2. They performed a song that was not in English.

  3. They performed a song that was deemed to be too political.

  4. They performed a song that was deemed to be too sexual.


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

BTS' performance at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards was controversial because they performed a song that was not in English, which is a requirement for songs to be eligible for awards.

Which artist was accused of plagiarism in the 2020 Billboard Music Awards?

  1. The Weeknd

  2. Post Malone

  3. Billie Eilish

  4. Olivia Rodrigo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Weeknd was accused of plagiarism in the 2020 Billboard Music Awards after his song "Blinding Lights" was found to be similar to a song by a lesser-known artist.

What was the controversy surrounding Doja Cat's performance at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards?

  1. She wore a revealing outfit.

  2. She performed a sexually suggestive dance routine.

  3. She made a political statement during her performance.

  4. She used profanity during her performance.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Doja Cat's performance at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards was controversial because she wore a revealing outfit that was deemed to be inappropriate for the event.

Which artist was accused of using autotune during their performance at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards?

  1. Harry Styles

  2. Olivia Rodrigo

  3. Lil Nas X

  4. Jack Harlow


Correct Option: C
Explanation:

Lil Nas X was accused of using autotune during his performance at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards after his voice appeared to be heavily processed.

What was the controversy surrounding the 2023 Billboard Music Awards?

  1. The awards were rigged.

  2. The performances were inappropriate.

  3. The winners were not deserving.

  4. The awards were not diverse enough.


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

The 2023 Billboard Music Awards were criticized for not being diverse enough, as the majority of the winners were white artists.

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