The fans had their say on Sunday night, the 49th Annual American Music Awards aired live from the Microsoft Theater on Los Angeles, California.
Arguably the biggest and longest-running fan-voted awards ceremony, the evening was hosted by Wayne Brady and featured crowd-moving performances from Lil Baby, Glorilla and Cardi B, J.I.D., Yola, and more, including a living tribute to Lionel Ritchie featuring an introduction from Smokey Robinson and performances from Stevie Wonder, Ari Lennox, and Muni Long.
Beyoncé and her experimental Dance/Electronic/House album RENAISSANCE garnered six nominations, tying with Hip-Hop star Drake and his Honestly, Nevermind project. But who took home the evening’s biggest honors?
Take a look at the full winners’ list below.
01
Favorite Female R&B Artist – Beyoncé
02
Favorite Male R&B Artist – Chris Brown
03
Favorite Afrobeats Artist – Wizkid
04
Favorite Male Hip-Hop Artist – Kendrick Lamar
05
Favorite Hip-Hop Album – Kendrick Lamar, Mr. Morale & The Big Steppers
06
Favorite R&B Album – Beyoncé, RENAISSANCE
07
Favorite Female Hip-Hop Artist – Nicki Minaj
08
Favorite Hip-Hop Song – Future ft. Drake & Tems, “Wait for U”
09
Favorite Gospel Artist – Tamela Mann
