General Awareness

Music and Artists

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This topic covers important questions on music, albums, and renowned artists. It includes queries about singers, bands, and major awards. These questions frequently appear in the general awareness sections of various competitive exams.

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Music and Artists Questions

Multiple choice

Which musician was a prominent figure in the protests against the police killing of George Floyd?

  1. Beyoncé

  2. Kendrick Lamar

  3. Alicia Keys

  4. John Legend
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Explanation

Beyoncé was a prominent figure in the protests against the police killing of George Floyd. She released a song called "Black Parade" in 2020 that became an anthem for the protests.

Multiple choice

Who hosted the inaugural BET Awards ceremony?

  1. Jamie Foxx

  2. Chris Tucker

  3. Steve Harvey

  4. Queen Latifah
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Explanation

Jamie Foxx hosted the inaugural BET Awards ceremony in 2001.

Multiple choice

Which artist has won the most BET Awards?

  1. Beyoncé

  2. Jay-Z

  3. Kanye West

  4. Rihanna
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Explanation

Beyoncé has won the most BET Awards, with a total of 31 awards.

Multiple choice

Which award is given to an artist who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the field of music?

  1. Album of the Year

  2. Song of the Year

  3. Video of the Year

  4. Artist of the Year
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Explanation

The Artist of the Year award is given to an artist who has demonstrated outstanding achievement in the field of music.

Multiple choice

Which artist holds the record for the most Billboard Music Awards wins?

  1. Drake

  2. Taylor Swift

  3. Beyoncé

  4. Justin Bieber
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Explanation

Drake has won 34 Billboard Music Awards, the most of any artist in history.

Multiple choice

Who was the first artist to win the Top Artist award at the Billboard Music Awards?

  1. Michael Jackson

  2. Prince

  3. Madonna

  4. Whitney Houston
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Explanation

Michael Jackson was the first artist to win the Top Artist award at the Billboard Music Awards in 1990.

Multiple choice

Which artist has won the most Billboard Music Awards for Top Male Artist?

  1. Drake

  2. Justin Bieber

  3. Ed Sheeran

  4. The Weeknd
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Explanation

Drake has won the most Billboard Music Awards for Top Male Artist, with 12 wins.

Multiple choice

Which artist has won the most Billboard Music Awards for Top Female Artist?

  1. Taylor Swift

  2. Beyoncé

  3. Rihanna

  4. Adele
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Explanation

Taylor Swift has won the most Billboard Music Awards for Top Female Artist, with 10 wins.

Multiple choice

Which artist won the Billboard Music Award for Top Artist in 2022?

  1. The Weeknd

  2. Drake

  3. Olivia Rodrigo

  4. BTS
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Explanation

The Weeknd won the Billboard Music Award for Top Artist in 2022.

Multiple choice

Which artist won the Billboard Music Award for Top New Artist in 2022?

  1. Olivia Rodrigo

  2. Giveon

  3. Doja Cat

  4. Roddy Ricch
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Explanation

Olivia Rodrigo won the Billboard Music Award for Top New Artist in 2022.

Multiple choice

Which song won the Billboard Music Award for Top Collaboration in 2022?

  1. "Stay" by The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber

  2. "Peaches" by Justin Bieber, Daniel Caesar, and Giveon

  3. "Levitating" by Dua Lipa and DaBaby

  4. "Kiss Me More" by Doja Cat and SZA
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Explanation

"Stay" by The Kid LAROI and Justin Bieber won the Billboard Music Award for Top Collaboration in 2022.

Multiple choice

Which artist won the Billboard Music Award for Top Country Artist in 2022?

  1. Morgan Wallen

  2. Luke Combs

  3. Carrie Underwood

  4. Kacey Musgraves
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Explanation

Morgan Wallen won the Billboard Music Award for Top Country Artist in 2022.

Multiple choice

Which artist won the Billboard Music Award for Top Latin Artist in 2022?

  1. Bad Bunny

  2. J Balvin

  3. Karol G

  4. Becky G
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Explanation

Bad Bunny won the Billboard Music Award for Top Latin Artist in 2022.

Multiple choice

Which artist won the Billboard Music Award for Top R&B Artist in 2022?

  1. Summer Walker

  2. H.E.R.

  3. SZA

  4. Giveon
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Explanation

Summer Walker won the Billboard Music Award for Top R&B Artist in 2022.

Multiple choice

Which artist won the Billboard Music Award for Top Dance/Electronic Artist in 2022?

  1. Marshmello

  2. Skrillex

  3. David Guetta

  4. Kygo
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Explanation

Marshmello won the Billboard Music Award for Top Dance/Electronic Artist in 2022.