The breakout star also got a shout-out in Queen Latifah's opening monologue.

Sombr performs at The 52nd American Music Awards held at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on May 25, 2026, in Las Vegas.

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Few people had a better start to the 2026 American Music Awards than sombr.

The 20-year-old pop-rock sensation delivered a rollicking performance of his hit single “Homewrecker” Monday (May 25), complete with stage-drenching rainfall and a dramatic smudge of his heavy black eyeliner, just a few moments after taking home the first trophy of the night.