Billboard Music Awards 2018 wrapped up on Sunday night and were a spectacle as promised. Held at MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas and hosted by singer Kelly Clarkson, the award ceremony featured performances from music stars like John Legend, Dua Lipa, Christina Aguilera, Ed Sheeran and Ariana Grande.
South Korean boy band sensation BTS became the first Korean act to ever perform at the Billboard Music Awards, while Janet Jackson had her first televised performance in nine years. Jackson delivered a mash-up of her biggest hits and went home with the Billboard Icon Award under her arm.
Speaking of Billboard Music Awards 2018 winners, Ed Sheeran and Kendrick Lamar lead the list as expected with six wins from 15 nominations each. They are closely followed by Luis Fonsi, Daddy Yankee and Justin Bieber who all received five awards for their joint effort on the summer smash hit “Despacito.”
Check out the list of Billboard Music Awards 2018 winners for major categories below.
Top Artist
Ed Sheeran
Top New Artist
Khalid
Billboard Chart Achievement Award
Camila Cabello
Top Male Artist
Ed Sheeran
Top Female Artist
Taylor Swift
Top Duo/Group
Imagine Dragons
Top Billboard 200 Artist
Drake
Top Hot 100 Artist
Ed Sheeran
Top Streaming Songs Artist
Kendrick Lamar
Top Social Artist
BTS
Top R&B Artist
Bruno Mars
Top R&B Male Artist
Bruno Mars
Top R&B Female Artist
SZA
Top Rap Artist
Kendrick Lamar
Top Rap Male Artist
Kendrick Lamar
Top Rap Female Artist
Cardi B
Top Country Artist
Chris Stapleton
Top Country Male Artist
Chris Stapleton
Top Country Female Artist
Maren Morris
Top Country Duo/Group Artist
Florida Georgia Line
Top Rock Artist
Imagine Dragons
Top Latin Artist
Ozuna
Top Dance/Electronic Artist
The Chainsmokers
Top Billboard 200 Album
Kendrick Lamar, DAMN.
Top Selling Album
Taylor Swift, reputation
Top Soundtrack
Moana
Top R&B Album
Bruno Mars, 24K Magic
Top Rap Album
Kendrick Lamar, DAMN.
Top Country Album
Chris Stapleton, From A Room: Volume 1
Top Rock Album
Imagine Dragons, Evolve
Top Latin Album
Ozuna, Odisea
Top Dance/Electronic Album
The Chainsmokers, Memories…Do Not Open
Top Hot 100 Song
Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee ft. Justin Bieber, “Despacito”
Top Collaboration
Luis Fonsi & Daddy Yankee ft. Justin Bieber, “Despacito”
You can check out the winners for other categories here.
