Mariah the Scientist Makes Her Award Show Performance Debut at Billboard Women in Music 2026
The Rising Star Award presented by Honda Stage turned the evening into an intimate, late-night dreamscape with surprise guest Kali Uchis
Black News 
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.
The performance shifted when surprise guest — and future tour mate — Kali Uchis joined Mariah for “Is It a Crime,” bringing an effortless chemistry to the stage before the crowd erupted in applause. Moments later, fellow R&B star Coco Jones presented Mariah with the Rising Star Award presented by Honda Stage, closing out the milestone moment with a celebratory handoff between two of the genre’s defining voices.
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