The 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards took place at The Forum in Los Angeles on Sunday night (March 11). A number of Hip Hop stars were in attendance, while Hailey Baldwin and DJ Khaled took charge of the ceremony’s hosting duties.
DJ Khaled’s “Wild Thoughts” won Hip Hop Song of the Year while Kendrick Lamar beat Drake, Future, Migos and DJ Khaled to win Hip Hop Artist of the Year.
Cardi B — who was nominated in five different categories — walked away with two awards for Best New Artist and Best New Hip Hop Artist. During her acceptance speech for the former, Cardi revealed her highly anticipated debut album will be released sometime in April.
Pharrell presented Chance The Rapper with an Innovator Award for his music achievements and continued philanthropic efforts within his hometown of Chicago.
There were a number of performances from Cardi B, N.E.R.D, and G-Eazy. Eminem and Kehlani also took to the stage to perform a powerful rendition of “Nowhere Fast” off Em’s most recent album, Revival.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wv2K6tWStMY
Check out the winners list below.
Song of the Year
“Despacito” – Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee f. Justin Bieber
“Shape Of You” – Ed Sheeran (WINNER)
“Something Just Like This” – The Chainsmokers and Coldplay
“That’s What I Like” – Bruno Mars
“Wild Thoughts” – DJ Khaled f. Rihanna and Bryson Tiller
Female Artist of the Year
Alessia Cara
Halsey
P!nk
Rihanna
Taylor Swift (WINNER)
Male Artist of the Year
Bruno Mars
Charlie Puth
Ed Sheeran (WINNER)
Shawn Mendes
The Weeknd
Best Duo/Group of the Year
Imagine Dragons
Maroon 5 (WINNER)
Migos
Portugal. The Man
The Chainsmokers
Best New Artist
Cardi B (WINNER)
Niall Horan
Luke Combs
Christian Nodal
Judah & the Lion
Ozuna
Khalid
Best Collaboration
“Despacito” – Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee f. Justin Bieber
“Don’t Wanna Know” – Maroon 5 f. Kendrick Lamar
“Something Just Like This” – The Chainsmokers and Coldplay (WINNER)
“Stay” – Zedd and Alessia Cara
“Wild Thoughts” – DJ Khaled f. Rihanna and Bryson Tiller
Best New Pop Artist
Camila Cabello
Julia Michaels
Liam Payne (WINNER)
Logic
Niall Horan
Dance Song of the Year
“It Ain’t Me” – Kygo and Selena Gomez
“No Promises” – Cheat Codes f. Demi Lovato
“Rockabye” – Clean Bandit and Anne-Marie f. Sean Paul
“Something Just Like This” – The Chainsmokers and Coldplay
“Stay” – Zedd and Alessia Cara (WINNER)
Dance Artist of the Year
Calvin Harris
Cheat Codes
Kygo
The Chainsmokers (WINNER)
Zedd
Hip Hop Song of the Year
“Bad and Boujee” – Migos f. Lil Uzi Vert
“Bodak Yellow” – Cardi B
“HUMBLE.” – Kendrick Lamar
“Rockstar” – Post Malone
“Wild Thoughts” – DJ Khaled f. Rihanna and Bryson Tiller (WINNER)
Hip Hop Artist of the Year
DJ Khaled
Drake
Future
Kendrick Lamar (WINNER)
Migos
Best New Hip Hop Artist
21 Savage
Cardi B (WINNER)
GoldLink
Lil Uzi Vert
Playboi Carti
R&B Song of the Year
“B.E.D.” – Jacquees
“Location” – Khalid
“Love Galore” – SZA f. Travis Scott
“Redbone” – Childish Gambino
“That’s What I Like” – Bruno Mars (WINNER)
R&B Artist of the Year
Bruno Mars (WINNER)
Childish Gambino
Khalid
Rihanna
The Weeknd
Best New R&B Artist
6LACK
Kehlani
Kevin Ross
Khalid (WINNER)
SZA
Best Lyrics: Socially Voted Category
“Bodak Yellow” – Cardi B
“Despacito” – Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee
“There’s Nothing Holding Me Back” – Shawn Mendes
“Look What You Made Me Do” – Taylor Swift
“Perfect” – Ed Sheeran
“Slow Hands” – Niall Horan (WINNER)
Best Cover Song: Socially Voted Category
“All We Got” – Shawn Mendes
“Bad Liar” – HAIM
“Issues” – Niall Horan
“Lost” – Khalid
“Say You Won’t Let Go” – Camila Cabello and Machine Gun Kelly
“The Chain” – Harry Styles (WINNER)
“Touch” – Ed Sheeran
“The Tribute Song” – Thirty Seconds To Mars
Best Music Video: Socially Voted Category
“Bad Liar” – Selena Gomez
“Bodak Yellow” – Cardi B
“Despacito” – Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee
“I’m The One” – DJ Khaled
“Look What You Made Me Do” – Taylor Swift
“Malibu” – Miley Cyrus
“New Rules” – Dua Lipa
“Shape Of You” – Ed Sheeran
“Sign of the Times” – Harry Styles (WINNER)
“Sorry Not Sorry” – Demi Lovato
“Swish Swish” – Katy Perry
“That’s What I Like” – Bruno Mars
“There’s Nothing Holding Me Back” – Shawn Mendes
Best Remix: (New Category) Socially Voted Category
“Bon Appétit” – Katy Perry, Migos and 3LAU
“Despacito” – Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee f. Justin Bieber
“do re mi” – blackbear f. Gucci Mane
“Friends” – Justin Bieber and BloodPop with Julia Michaels
“Havana” – Camila Cabello and Daddy Yankee
“Homemade Dynamite” – Lorde, Khalid, Post Malone and SZA
“May I Have This Dance” – Francis & The Lights f. Chance The Rapper
“Mi Gente” – J Balvin and Willy William f. Beyoncé
“Reggaetón Lento” – CNCO and Little Mix (WINNER)