Overview
- The Black Eyed Peas won the American Music Awards' new Best Throwback Song prize for “Rock That Body,” with Fergie making a surprise appearance to join will.i.am, apl.de.ap and Taboo onstage to accept the trophy on Monday, May 25, 2026.
- Fergie delivered an emotional acceptance speech thanking fans and creators on TikTok and Instagram for renewing interest in the song and gave a shoutout to her 12-year-old son, Axl.
- The Best Throwback Song category was introduced at the 2026 AMAs to honor enduring pop radio tracks and “Rock That Body” beat nominees including 4 Non Blondes’ “What’s Up?” and Goo Goo Dolls’ “Iris.”
- The moment is being framed by the band and press as an intermittent reunion tied to fan-driven streaming and social clips rather than a formal return to the group or a confirmed joint tour.
- The four-person appearance builds on a private December 2025 reunion for their 50th birthdays and underlines the group’s lasting commercial reach after selling more than 80 million records and scoring multiple Hot 100 number-one hits.