Drake, Rihanna, Beyonce Take Home 2016 American Music Awards
The 2016 American Music Awards were filled with memorable moments, including Drake taking home his first AMA (or 4).
The Canadian rapper won his first award of the night in the category of Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album for his 2016 hit Views. The award was presented to him by his former Degrassi co-star Nina Dobrev, and the moment wasn’t lost on him. “Me and Nina were on Degrassi together by the way. We’ve come a long way, you know? Congratulations on all your success,” he said, shouting out his old friend. Drake also ended up walking away with awards for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist, Favorite Song-Soul/R&B (“Work”), and Favorite Song- R&B/Hip-Hop (“Hotline Bling”).
Prince’s Purple Rain won the AMA for Top Soundtrack last night as well, and his sister Tyka Nelson accepted the honor on behalf of her late brother. “Prince defied the odds. A black teen from Minneapolis with a goal to electrify the world. He had the courage to be different with his vision and God-given talent,” Nelson said. “He’s still one of the world’s most respected and loved artists.”
Other big winners from the night include Rihanna, Beyonce, Fetty Wap and more.
Take a look at the full list of AMA winners from this year’s show below:
Artist Of The Year – Ariana Grande
New Artist Of The Year (Un-Leashed By T-Mobile) –ZAYN
Collaboration Of The Year – Fifth Harmony – “Work From Home (ft. Ty Dolla $ign)”
Tour Of The Year – Beyoncé
Video Of The Year – Justin Bieber – “Sorry”
Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock – Justin Bieber
Favorite Female Artist – Pop/Rock – Selena Gomez
Favorite Duo Or Group – Pop/Rock – Twenty One Pilots
Favorite Album – Pop/Rock – Justin Bieber – Purpose
Favorite Song – Pop/Rock – Justin Bieber – “Love Yourself”
Favorite Male Artist – Country – Blake Shelton
Favorite Female Artist – Country – Carrie Underwood
Favorite Duo Or Group – Country – Florida Georgia Line
Favorite Album – Country – Carrie Underwood –Storyteller
Favorite Song – Country – Tim McGraw – “Humble And Kind”
Favorite Artist – Rap/Hip-Hop – Drake
Favorite Album – Rap/Hip-Hop – Fetty Wap – Fetty Wap
Favorite Song – Rap/Hip-Hop – Drake – “Hotline Bling”
Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B – Chris Brown
Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B – Rihanna
Favorite Album – Soul/R&B – Rihanna – Anti
Favorite Song – Soul/R&B – Rihanna – “Work (ft. Drake)”
Favorite Artist – Alternative Rock – Twenty One Pilots
Favorite Artist – Adult Contemporary – Adele
Favorite Artist – Latin – Enrique Iglesias
Favorite Artist – Contemporary Inspirational – Hillsong United
Favorite Artist – Electronic Dance Music – The Chainsmokers
Top Soundtrack – Purple Rain
Photo Credit: Drake/Instagram
