Cardi B swept the hip-hop categories at the 2026 AMAs, winning three awards including Best Female Vocalist and Best Album.
The 2026 American Music Awards belong to a woman who absolutely dominates the hip-hop category: Cardi B.
The rap star swept three awards at the May 25 ceremony in Las Vegas, solidifying her current status as one of the most awarded artists in the genre.
The Bronx rapper won Best Female Hip-Hop Artist, Best Hip-Hop Song for “ErrTime,” and Best Hip-Hop Album for her project “AM I THE DRAMA?”
Her triple victory puts her in rare company and shows the staying power she’s built over the years. Cardi B’s sweep brings her total to nine AMA wins throughout her career, making her one of the most decorated female rappers in the show’s history.
It’s not just a night of recognition for past work, either. These wins validate the direction of her latest work and prove that she’s still setting the tone for hip-hop.
Kendrick Lamar won the award for Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, while Monaleo took home the award for Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist, marking a big moment for the rising stars who have been building momentum throughout the year.
The AMA recognition gives her a platform that can accelerate her career, and industry insiders are watching closely to see how she leverages this visibility next.
