The Black Eyed Peas officially brought their classic lineup back together onstage Monday night at the 2026 American Music Awards in Las Vegas. Fergie joined will.i.am, Taboo, and apl.de.ap to accept the trophy for Best Throwback Song, marking their first major televised reunion in nearly a decade.
The group won the award for their 2010 hit “Rock That Body,” which recently surged in popularity across TikTok and Instagram algorithms. Fergie stepped away from the band in June 2017 to focus on motherhood and solo projects, making the surprise MGM Grand Garden Arena appearance a highly anticipated moment for pop music fans.
During her acceptance speech, Fergie credited the fans and digital creators who kept the track alive. She noted the viral trend even led her own son to discover the music and add it to his personal playlist. The win itself highlights how heavily social media platforms dictate modern award shows. “Rock That Body” ultimately beat out other heavy internet revivals in the category, including “Iris” by the Goo Goo Dolls and “What’s Up” by 4 Non Blondes.
The onstage moment featured a direct message to the group’s international fanbase. Bandmate apl.de.ap took the microphone to thank the Filipino community in Tagalog, saying “maraming salamat, mahal ko kayo, mabuhay ang Filipino,” according to GMA Network’s coverage of the Best Throwback Song victory.
While the four artists recently shared a private birthday dinner in December 2025, the Las Vegas broadcast brought the full early-2000s roster back to a global television audience for the first time since Fergie’s initial departure.