The Rising Star Award presented by Honda Stage turned the evening into an intimate, late-night dreamscape with surprise guest Kali Uchis
Mariah the Scientist and Kali Uchis at Honda at the Billboard Women in Music 2026 held at Hollywood Palladium on April 29, 2026 in Los Angeles, California.
Izzy Nuzzo
At Billboard Women in Music 2026, Mariah the Scientist’s first-ever award show performance unfolded like a slow-burning dream sequence. Opening with a moody rendition of “Rainy Days,” Mariah the Scientist was joined by dancers Kyla Chaney and Etana Kindred in choreography crafted by Joya Jackson, whose restrained, fluid movement mirrored the emotional pull of the set. Soft lighting and atmospheric staging kept the focus on Mariah’s world, creating one of the night’s more immersive moments.
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