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LL Cool J kicked off the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards with an epic medley of throwback hits on Tuesday, March 22.
Live from Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles, the award-winning rapper performed a mashup of some of his most iconic songs, including “Mama Said Knock You Out,” “Rampage,” “Papa Luv It,” “Rock The Bells,” and more.
Jabbawockeez, the American hip-hop dance crew who rose to fame after winning the first season of America’s Best Dance Crew in 2008, joined the 54-year-old actor and record producer as backup dancers during his performance.
The hitmaker and host of the awards show then introduced the show and welcomed Robin Thicke and Pussycat Dolls’ Nicole Scherzinger to present the first award of the night, Best Duo or Group.
Welcome to the best Tuesday night party ever! #iHeartAwards2022. 🏆 @llcoolj pic.twitter.com/oIl3nuUCo7
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) March 23, 2022
The @llcoolj / jabbawockeez pairing is everything! #iHeartAwards2022 pic.twitter.com/TnPolC05Ai
— iHeartRadio (@iHeartRadio) March 23, 2022
Hosted by LL Cool J, the 2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards also featured performances from Icon Award Recipient Jennifer Lopez, Megan Thee Stallion, Jason Aldean, John Legend, Charlie Puth, and Maneskin.
In addition to performance, the 2-hour awards show included a star-studded list of special appearances by Olivia Rodrigo, Silk Sonic, Lil Nas X, Billy Porter, The Kid LAROI, David Guetta, Avril Lavigne, Shaun White, All Time Low, Willow Smith, Robin Thicke, Nicole Scherzinger, Gina Torres, Oliver Hudson, Taylor Momsen, Lainey Wilson, Dove Cameron, Danica McKellar and more.
2022 iHeartRadio Music Awards aired on Tuesday, March 22, at 8/7c on FOX Network.
The event also streamed on iHeartMedia radio stations nationwide as well as on the iHeartRadio app.
