While the raptress wins Best New Artist and Best New Hip-Hop Artist, the British crooner nabs Male Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for 'Shape of You'.
- Mar 12, 2018
AceShowbiz - The 2018 iHeartRadio Music Awards has officially ended as some musicians were named the biggest winners at the annual award show, which took place at The Forum in Los Angeles on Sunday, March 11. Among them were Cardi B and Ed Sheeran.
Cardi won Best New Artist and Best New Hip-Hop Artist. During her acceptance speech after receiving the trophy for the former, the raptress thanked her fans and haters. "I am going to thank a lot of people because a lot of people helped me with my success so here it goes," she shared, before mentioning all the people who support her.
"And I want to thank my haters too. Because, hahaha, because they be downloading my stuff so they can hear it and talk crap about it. But it benefits me. Hahaha," she continued. "My album will be coming in April, okay? Yes, sir. April. Stay tuned motherf***ers."
Meanwhile, Ed took home Male Artist of the Year and Song of the Year for "Shape of You". Other musicians who went home with two awards were The Chainsmokers, Bruno Mars, Luis Fonsi, Harry Styles, Calibre 50 and Bangtan Boys a.k.a BTS. While Bruno won R&B Artist of the Year and R&B Song of the Year for "That's What I Like", the South Korean boyband notched Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell and Best Boyband.
Also at the event, Chance the Rapper was honored with the Innovator Award for his accomplishment in the music industry and dedication to social activism. He gave a shoutout to other innovative artists such as James Brown, Nicki Minaj and Beyonce Knowles during his acceptance speech.
Other musicians who won at the event included Taylor Swift, Liam Payne, Maroon 5, DJ Khaled and Ariana Grande. The latter and her dog Toulouse won Cutest Musician's Pet.
- Song of the Year: "Shape of You" - Ed Sheeran
- Male Artist of the Year: Ed Sheeran
- Female Artist of the Year: Taylor Swift
- Best Duo/Group of the Year: Maroon 5
- Best New Artist: Cardi B
- Song of the Year: "Something Just Like This" - The Chainsmokers feat. Coldplay
- Best New Pop Artist: Liam Payne
- Alternative Rock Artist of the Year: Imagine Dragons
- Best New Rock/Alternative Rock Artist: Judah & The Lion
- Rock Song of the Year: "Run" - Foo Fighters
- Rock Artist of the Year: Metallica
- Country Song of the Year: "Body Like a Back Road" - Sam Hunt
- Country Artist of the Year: Thomas Rhett
- Best New Country Artist: Luke Combs
- Dance Song of the Year: "Stay" - Zedd feat. Alessia Cara
- Dance Artist of the Year: The Chainsmokers
- Hip-Hop Song of the Year: "Wild Thoughts" - DJ Khaled feat. Rihanna and Bryson Tiller
- Hip-Hop Artist of the Year: Kendrick Lamar
- Best New Hip-Hop Artist: Cardi B
- R&B Song of the Year: "That's What I Like" - Bruno Mars
- R&B Artist of the Year: Bruno Mars
- Best New R&B Artist: Khalid
- Latin Song of the Year: "Despacito" - Luis Fonsi and Daddy Yankee
- Latin Artist of the Year: Luis Fonsi
- Best New Latin Artist: Abraham Mateo
- Regional Mexican Song of the Year: "Las Ultras" - Calibre 50
- Regional Mexican Artist of the Year: Calibre 50
- Best Lyrics: "Slow Hands" - Niall Horan
- Best Cover Song: "The Chain" - Harry Styles
- Best Fan Army presented by Taco Bell: Bangtan Boys a.k.a. BTS
- Best Music Video: "Sign of the Times" - Harry Styles
- Social Star Award: Anitta
- Cutest Musician's Pet: Toulouse - Ariana Grande
- Best Boyband: Bangtan Boys a.k.a. BTS
- Best Solo Breakout: Liam Payne
- Best Remix: "Reggaeton Lento" - CNCO and Little Mix
