The Weeknd leads the way with 16 nominations for Billboard Music Awards

The Weeknd is the leading nominee at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards (AP)

The Weeknd was snubbed by the Grammys but he is the leading nominee at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards.

Rappers Pop Smoke and Juice WRLD earned multiple posthumous nominations, including top artist, and disgraced country singer Morgan Wallen is a six-time nominee.