Popular artist Kelly Clarkson will be hosting the Billboard Awards ceremony to recognize other hot artists at the Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas on May 1. Cardi B leads the group with 21 nominations, almost breaking the record of 22 set by Drake and the Chainsmokers last year.

Cardi B is nominated for the top arist category as well as top 100 song, top selling song and top collaboration. She has nominations in 18 different categories and is even competing against herself in certain categories. Her new album Please Me released in Febuary was one of her many big hits in the last two years, gaining her much attention.

