Last night’s 2017 American Music Awards took place in DownTown LA at the Microsoft Theater. Diana Ross was presented with a Lifetime Achievement Award by her daughter Tracee Ellis-Ross, who hosted the buzz-worthy event.
Many of the culture’s top representers like Drake and Kendrick Lamar weren’t in attendance, but did receive awards. Bruno Mars, who was also absent was one of the biggest winners of the night taking home seven awards, including Artist of the Year.
Meanwhile Drake won Favorite artist in the rap/hip-hop category and Kendrick Lamar was awarded Favorite album — rap/hip-hop.
Check out all the winners for the rap/hip-hop & R&B categories below.
American Music Award for Lifetime Achievement:
Diana Ross
Artist of the year:
Bruno Mars
Collaboration of the year presented by Xfinity:
“Despacito” Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee & Justin Bieber
Video of the year:
Bruno Mars “That’s What I Like”
Favorite male artist — pop/rock:
Bruno Mars
Favorite album — pop/rock:
Bruno Mars “24K Magic”
Favorite song — pop/rock:
Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee featuring Justin Bieber “Despacito”
Favorite artist — rap/hip-hop:
Drake
Favorite album — rap/hip-hop:
Kendrick Lamar “DAMN.”
Favorite song — rap/hip-hop:
DJ Khaled featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance The Rapper and Lil Wayne “I’m The One”
Favorite male artist — soul/r&b:
Bruno Mars
Favorite female artist — soul/r&b:
Beyoncé
Favorite album — soul/r&b:
Bruno Mars “24K Magic”
Favorite song — soul/r&b:
Bruno Mars “That’s What I Like”
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