American Music Awards 2013 Highlights

Rih Rih's mom gives her the Icon Award, and more.

American Music Awards 2013 Highlights - It was an historic night at the 41st annual American Music Awards, which aired live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday (Nov. 24). Justin Timberlake was "racially profiled" before taking home the Favorite Soul/R&B Album award; Macklemore crowd-surfed and picked up the Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album award; and Rihanna – in the most precious moment of all – received the first-ever "Icon Award," from her mom, Monica Fenty. "Rihanna, I am so proud of you tonight," she said. "I know the journey in your career has not always been an easy one, but I applaud and admire you for being so strong and so positive and so humble and so focused." Read on to re-live more of the American Music Awards.(Photo by Kevin Mazur/AMA2013/WireImage)

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American Music Awards 2013 Highlights - It was an historic night at the 41st annual American Music Awards, which aired live from the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles on Sunday (Nov. 24). Justin Timberlake was "racially profiled" before taking home the Favorite Soul/R&B Album award; Macklemore crowd-surfed and picked up the Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album award; and Rihanna – in the most precious moment of all – received the first-ever "Icon Award," from her mom, Monica Fenty. "Rihanna, I am so proud of you tonight," she said. "I know the journey in your career has not always been an easy one, but I applaud and admire you for being so strong and so positive and so humble and so focused." Read on to re-live more of the American Music Awards.(Photo by Kevin Mazur/AMA2013/WireImage)

Rihanna - When you think of a Rihanna x Remy mash-up, words like "sassy," and "fierce" followed by the phrase "shut it down" may come to mind. Rih Rih's bad-gal attitude mixed with Remy's hard-core flow and raspy voice is a sure-fire hit for the ladies and the fellas.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Diamonds Up! - During the Icon Award presentation, Rihanna gave the most gangstalicious performance of one her classiest songs, "Diamonds." Dressed in a full-length black gown, Rih Rih kept it #Navy with her hair weave wrapped tightly and her bobby pins showing. Not a note missed.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Crown Me King - Kendrick Lamar may not have taken home any awards, but he was crowned "next king of hip hop" before he took the stage to perform one of his biggest singles.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Crown Me King - Kendrick Lamar may not have taken home any awards, but he was crowned "next king of hip hop" before he took the stage to perform one of his biggest singles.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

American Justice - Lamar's "Swimming Pools (Drank)" performance was actually a mashup of his two biggest singles, blending in a version of his "Poetic Justice" featuring TDE's first lady signee, SZA.(Photo:  Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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American Justice - Lamar's "Swimming Pools (Drank)" performance was actually a mashup of his two biggest singles, blending in a version of his "Poetic Justice" featuring TDE's first lady signee, SZA.(Photo:  Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Lil' Mama Joins TLC - Still immersed in her role as Left Eye for CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story, Lil Mama lays her own funk on the rap verse of "Waterfalls" alongside T-Boz and Chilli, who are celebrating 20 years in the business.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Lil' Mama Joins TLC - Still immersed in her role as Left Eye for CrazySexyCool: The TLC Story, Lil Mama lays her own funk on the rap verse of "Waterfalls" alongside T-Boz and Chilli, who are celebrating 20 years in the business.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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White House Party - Lady Gaga unleashes the glam as Marilyn Monroe to R. Kelly's "president of the AMAs" in a scandalous performance for their duet, "Do What U Want."(Photo: Lester Cohen/WireImage)

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White House Party - Lady Gaga unleashes the glam as Marilyn Monroe to R. Kelly's "president of the AMAs" in a scandalous performance for their duet, "Do What U Want."(Photo: Lester Cohen/WireImage)

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Hello, Kitty! - Miley Cyrus traded in her twerking teddy bear for the most adorable spaced-out kitten ever. The controversial star thwarted haters by performing her pop single “Wrecking Ball” with the precious little feline mouthing the words, making it hard for critics to muster their usual disdain.  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Hello, Kitty! - Miley Cyrus traded in her twerking teddy bear for the most adorable spaced-out kitten ever. The controversial star thwarted haters by performing her pop single “Wrecking Ball” with the precious little feline mouthing the words, making it hard for critics to muster their usual disdain.  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Pour It Up - From the Grammys to the BET Awards to last night’s standout performance of “Drink You Away,” Justin Timberlake has been nothing short of amazing on the 2013 award show circuit. JT and his band, the Tennessee Kids, poured on the charm while performing the 20/20 Experience cut, complete with a makeshift bar stage prop.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Pour It Up - From the Grammys to the BET Awards to last night’s standout performance of “Drink You Away,” Justin Timberlake has been nothing short of amazing on the 2013 award show circuit. JT and his band, the Tennessee Kids, poured on the charm while performing the 20/20 Experience cut, complete with a makeshift bar stage prop.(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Three Times Dope - Though Taylor Swift beat him out for Artist of the Year honors, JT still took home three AMA trophies: Favorite Male Pop/Rock Artist, Favorite Soul/R&B Album and Favorite Male Soul/R&B Artist. During his acceptance of the Soul/R&B Album award, he joked that he was racially profiled by comedian Sarah Silverman, who made light of the fact Rihanna was challenging two white stars – Robin Thicke was also nominated – in the category.   (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Three Times Dope - Though Taylor Swift beat him out for Artist of the Year honors, JT still took home three AMA trophies: Favorite Male Pop/Rock Artist, Favorite Soul/R&B Album and Favorite Male Soul/R&B Artist. During his acceptance of the Soul/R&B Album award, he joked that he was racially profiled by comedian Sarah Silverman, who made light of the fact Rihanna was challenging two white stars – Robin Thicke was also nominated – in the category.  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Que Viva Celia! - Latin music was definitely represented at the American Music Awards, with Pitbull as the host and Jennifer Lopez delivering a crowd-pleasing tribute to the “queen of salsa,” Celia Cruz. After performing many of Cruz’s notable hits, J.Lo yelled, “Que viva Celia!” (Long live Celia!). (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Que Viva Celia! - Latin music was definitely represented at the American Music Awards, with Pitbull as the host and Jennifer Lopez delivering a crowd-pleasing tribute to the “queen of salsa,” Celia Cruz. After performing many of Cruz’s notable hits, J.Lo yelled, “Que viva Celia!” (Long live Celia!). (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Host With the Most - Mr. 305 was a bit out of his element hosting a major award show for the first time, but the chart-topping rapper did a pretty good job in his role. Pitbull hit his marks during the opening monologue and got everyone on their feet performing the sexy single alongside Kesha. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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Host With the Most - Mr. 305 was a bit out of his element hosting a major award show for the first time, but the chart-topping rapper did a pretty good job in his role. Pitbull hit his marks during the opening monologue and got everyone on their feet performing the sexy single alongside Kesha. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

That Voice - It’s not often that we get to see Christina Aguilera flex her extraordinary vocal skills, but “The Voice” star stunned at the American Music Awards last night (Nov. 24). Aguilera assisted pop-rock duo A Great Big World during a performance of the group’s somber hit single, “Say Something.”(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

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That Voice - It’s not often that we get to see Christina Aguilera flex her extraordinary vocal skills, but “The Voice” star stunned at the American Music Awards last night (Nov. 24). Aguilera assisted pop-rock duo A Great Big World during a performance of the group’s somber hit single, “Say Something.”(Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)