Rappers are getting their time to shine at the 2018 American Music Awards tonight (Oct. 9) at the Microsoft Theatre in Los Angeles.

Before her performance of "I Like It" featuring Bad Bunny and J Balvin, Cardi B earned the first hip-hop award for the night, taking home Favorite Artist – Rap/Hip-Hop. The Bronx native came out on top ahead of competitors Drake and Post Malone in the same category.

But Post Malone didn't go home empty-handed. The Beerbongs & Bentleys rapper graced the stage to accept the award for Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock. Drake and Ed Sheeran were also nominated for the award.

From Cardi B to Post Malone and more, see which of your favorite rappers win big at the 2018 American Music Awards.

Check below for the full winners list as the awards are announced.

2018 American Music Awards Winners

Artist of the Year

Drake
Imagine Dragons
Post Malone
Ed Sheeran
Taylor Swift - WINNER

New Artist of the Year

Camila Cabello - WINNER
Cardi B
Khalid
Dua Lipa
XXXTentacion

Collaboration of the Year

Camila Cabello "Havana" featuring Young Thug - WINNER
Post Malone, "Rock Star" featuring 21 Savage
Bruno Mars and Cardi B, "Finesse"
Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line, "Meant to Be"
Zedd, Maren Morris and Grey, "The Middle"
Ed Sheeran, Divide Asylum Records/Atlantic Records.

Favorite Music Video

Camila Cabello "Havana" featuring Young Thug - WINNER
Cardi B, "Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)"
Drake, "God's Plan"

Tour of the Year

Beyoncé and Jay-Z
Bruno Mars
Ed Sheeran
Taylor Swift - WINNER
U2

Favorite Male Artist – Pop/Rock

Drake
Post Malone - WINNER
Ed Sheeran

Favorite Female Artist – Pop/Rock

Camila Cabello
Cardi B
Taylor Swift - WINNER

Favorite Duo or Group – Pop/Rock

Imagine Dragons
Maroon 5
Migos - WINNER

Favorite Album – Pop/Rock

Drake, Scorpion
Ed Sheeran, Divide
Taylor Swift, Reputation - WINNER

Favorite Song – Pop/Rock

Camila Cabello "Havana" featuring Young Thug - WINNER
Drake, "God's Plan"
Ed Sheeran, "Perfect"

Favorite Artist – Rap/Hip-Hop

Cardi B - WINNER
Drake
Post Malone

Favorite Album – Rap/Hip-Hop

Drake, Scorpion
Lil Uzi Vert, Luv Is Rage 2
Post Malone, Beerbongs and Bentleys - WINNER

Favorite Song – Rap/Hip-Hop

Cardi B, "Bodak Yellow (Money Moves)" - WINNER
Drake, "God's Plan"
Post Malone, "Rock Star (feat. 21 Savage)"

Favorite Male Artist – Soul/R&B

Khalid - WINNER
Bruno Mars
The Weeknd

Favorite Female Artist – Soul/R&B

Ella Mai
Rihanna - WINNER
SZA

Favorite Album – Soul/R&B

Khalid, American Teen
SZA, Ctrl
XXXTentacion, 17 - WINNER

Favorite Song – Soul/R&B

Khalid, "Young Dumb & Broke"
Ella Mai, "Boo'd Up"
Bruno Mars and Cardi B, "Finesse" - WINNER

Favorite Artist – Alternative Rock

Imagine Dragons
Panic! at the Disco - WINNER
Portugal. The Man

Favorite Artist – Adult Contemporary

Shawn Mendes - WINNER
Pink
Ed Sheeran

Favorite Artist – Latin

J Balvin
Daddy Yankee - WINNER
Ozuna

Favorite Artist – Contemporary Inspirational

Lauren Daigle - WINNER
MercyMe
Zach Williams

Favorite Artist – Electronic Dance Music

The Chainsmokers
Marshmello - WINNER
Zedd

Favorite Social Artist

BTS - WINNER
Cardi B
Ariana Grande
Demi Lovato
Shawn Mendes

Favorite Male Artist – Country

Kane Brown - WINNER
Luke Bryan
Thomas Rhett

Favorite Female Artist – Country

Kelsea Ballerini
Maren Morris
Carrie Underwood - WINNER

Favorite Duo or Group – Country

Dan + Shay
Florida Georgia Line - WINNER
Lanco

Favorite Album – Country

Kane Brown, Kane Brown - WINNER
Luke Combs, This One's for You
Thomas Rhett, Life Changes

Favorite Song – Country

Kane Brown, "Heaven" - WINNER
Dan + Shay, "Tequila"
Bebe Rexha and Florida Georgia Line, "Meant to Be"

Favorite Soundtrack

Black Panther -WINNER
The Greatest Showman
The Fate of the Furious

See Quavo, Lil Dicky and More on the 2018 American Music Awards Red Carpet

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