Trinidad native rapper Nicki Minaj took domicile two American Music Awards, while Taylor Swift went home the biggest winner with with iii awards including the Artist of the Year trophy at Sunday dark's show held at the Nokia Theatre in downtown Los Angeles.

Taylor Swift presented Nicki Minaj with Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album for her debut Pinkish Friday. The Harajuku Barbie vanquish her male counterparts Jay-Z and Kanye West'southward Scout the Throne and Lil Wayne's Tha Carter 4 to nab the trophy.

"This one could actually make me weep. I tin't believe this is happening," said a tearful Nicki. "Again, I have to give thanks God and I have to give thanks Lil Wayne because without him, I would not be here."

Minaj again trumped Kanye West and her Young Money boss and mentor Lil Wayne to win Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Creative person.

"There's so much love in this room. I want to give thanks you from the lesser of my heart for this dear. I didn't retrieve I would win it," said Nicki. "There'due south power in your peace—hold your peace."

Rihanna took habitation Favorite Soul/R&B Anthology for last year'south LOUD, beating Chris Brown's F.A.M.East. and Beyoncé'due south four. Though RiRi couldn't exist in omnipresence due to touring, the Bajan songstress checked in with a pre-recorded segment. "Thank you so much. This ways a lot for me to win this laurels," she said. "I love you guys. Thanks to all my fans who showed me all this support."

Adele, who is recovering from her recent throat surgery, swept in the Pop/Rock Favorite Female Creative person and Favorite Album categories too as Favorite Adult Contemporary Artist, tying Swift for three awards.

Nicki Minaj and David Guetta kicked off the 39th annual American Music Awards concluding night. The bear witness also featured performances from Drake, Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Mary J. Blige, Pitbull, Ludacris, LMFAO, and more. 50 Cent, Jennifer Hudson, Bruno Mars, Sean Kingston, John Legend, and Lionel Richie were amongst the presenters.

Meet total list of winners below.

Pop or ROCK MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist – Bruno Mars
Favorite Female Artist – Adele
Favorite Band, Duo or Group – Maroon 5
Favorite Album – Adele –21

Country MUSIC
Favorite Male Artist – Blake Shelton
Favorite Female person Artist – Taylor Swift
Favorite Ring, Duo or Group – Lady Antebellum
Favorite Album – Taylor Swift –Speak At present

RAP/HIP-HOP MUSIC
Favorite Artist – Nicki Minaj
Favorite Album – Nicki Minaj –Pink Friday

SOUL/RHYTHM & BLUES MUSIC
Favorite Male Creative person – Conductor
Favorite Female person Artist – Beyoncé
Favorite Album – Rihanna –LOUD

ALTERNATIVE Rock MUSIC
Favorite Artist – Foo Fighters

Adult Contemporary MUSIC
Favorite Artist – Adele

LATIN MUSIC
Favorite Artist – Jennifer Lopez

Contemporary INSPIRATIONAL
Favorite Artist – Casting Crowns

Sprint NEW Artist OF THE YEAR
Hot Chelle Rae

ARTIST OF THE YEAR
Taylor Swift