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Billboard Women in Music 2025: Celebrating Trailblazing Women in the Music Industry

Doechii was honored as Woman of the Year, Erykah Badu received the Icon Award and performed, and much more.
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The Billboard Women in Music 2025 event, held on March 29 at the YouTube Theater in Hollywood Park, Inglewood, California, spotlighted the remarkable achievements of women across the music industry. Hosted by Laverne Cox, the evening celebrated influential artists, industry leaders, and rising stars.

Honorees and Awards of Billboard Women in Music 2025

The event’s highlights included the presentation of various prestigious awards. Doechii was named 2025 Woman of the Year, and aespa took home the Group of the Year award. Other honorees included Ángela Aguilar (Breakthrough Award), Erykah Badu (Icon Award), Gracie Abrams (Songwriter of the Year), and Megan Moroney (Rulebreaker Award). The ceremony also recognized influential women from the industry with Executives of the Year awards, including Jenna Adler and Cara Lewis.

Performances and Memorable Moments

The event was filled with outstanding performances. aespa, Gracie Abrams, Ángela Aguilar, and Megan Moroney energized the stage with live renditions of their hit songs. Muni Long gave a powerful performance of “Superpowers,” while GloRilla got the crowd hyped with her summer hit “TGIF.” The night was filled with inspiring acceptance speeches, including Tina Knowles, who expressed heartfelt gratitude as she received the Mother of the Year Award, and Jennie (of BLACKPINK), who was honored with the Global Force Award.

Impactful Words and Future Plans

Tyla, who received the Impact Award, reflected on her journey from South Africa to global recognition and hinted at her upcoming music. Meanwhile, Meghan Trainor, who accepted the Hitmaker Award, humorously shared her personal struggles with songwriting and therapy. Erykah Badu, the Music Icon Award recipient, gave a memorable speech filled with humor and wisdom, leaving the audience laughing and reflecting on her legendary impact.

The Billboard Women in Music 2025 event was a night of celebrating women’s achievements in the industry, showcasing how they continue to break barriers and shape the future of music.

Aswasan Khadka

Aswasan Khadka

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