Will Travis Scott perform at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards?

THE ASTROWORLD tragedy resulted in Travis Scott keeping a relatively low profile.

Several months after the festival carnage raised headlines in 2021, Travis is scheduled to take the stage for his first televised performance since the Astroworld calamity.

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Will Travis Scott perform at the 2022 Billboard Music Awards?

The Billboard Music Awards is slated to return for its annual live broadcast on May 15, 2022.

Alongside a roster of performers such as Megan Thee Stallion, Dua Lipa, Mary J Blige, and Morgan Wallen, Travis Scott is also scheduled to take the stage.

Travis' performance at the 2022 BBMAs will be his first time performing on live television after flying under the music radar in the wake of the deadly Astroworld disaster that took place on November 6, 2021.

The rapper's appearance at the BBMAs was first discussed by the night's host, Sean 'Diddy' Combs.

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During a Friday, May 6 press junket with Billboard in Los Angeles, California, Diddy went into detail about his attempts to get the outlet to add Travis - as well as Morgan Wallen - to the show's lineup.

The star producer revealed: "The mood of the show is about love and forgiveness.

"As a musical family, none of us are saints; none of us are without things that happen to them in life.

He further shared: "So one of the things I’m doing directly is un-canceling the canceled."

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"That’s breaking news because people haven’t been about un-canceling. But canceling is a trend that needs to stop."

Diddy touched on the subject of the controversy surrounding both Travis and Morgan and said: "Travis went through a tragedy; Morgan [used the N-word] while talking to his boy.

"People make mistakes. Now we’re moving on with love and respect for everybody that was hurt or affected.

"It’s time to forgive. To have Morgan and Travis be able to come back and touch the stage again with the mindset of getting a second chance at life."

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On Monday, May 10, Diddy took to social media to confirm that Travis will be performing live at the night's ceremony.

On Instagram, he teased in a video: "I have some great breaking news.

"This just in, for the Billboard Music Awards this Sunday, I made a request. I made a demand.

"My brother, Travis Scott has to perform and NBC said yes. Sunday, Travis Scott will be performing."

How can I watch the 2022 BBMAs?

The 2022 BBMAs will be broadcasted live on NBC at 8pm ET/ 5pm PT on Sunday, May 15.

Similar to prior ceremonies, performers and winners will be hosted in Las Vegas, Nevada.

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This will be the 18th time the BMMAs will be held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena and the first time since 2019.

Viewers can also stream the live broadcast through a subscription with Peacock or YouTube premium.