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Nicki Minaj Performance Scheduled To Open The May 21 Billboard Music Awards

Nicki Minaj will apparently take the stage first at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards.

Nicki Minaj - BBMA Promo

Last week, dick clark productions revealed that Nicki Minaj would be one of the performers at the 2017 Billboard Music Awards.

Sunday, ABC confirmed that Minaj will open the May 21 ceremony.

“Nicki Minaj opens the show live,” said a promotional spot that ran during Sunday’s NBA coverage on ABC.

Other performers on the bill include Bruno Mars, Camila Cabello, Celine Dion, Cher, Drake, Ed Sheeran, Florida Georgia Line, Imagine Dragons, John Legend, and Lorde.

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