Cardi B Sweeps Hip-Hop Categories at 2026 American Music Awards

The three wins reflect a commercial comeback built on a No. 1 album, a viral spring arena tour, driven by fan voting.

Overview

Cardi B won three major hip-hop awards at the AMAs on Monday night, taking Best Hip-Hop Album for Am I The Drama, Best Hip-Hop Song for "ErrTime," and Best Female Hip-Hop Artist.
The AMAs results follow a run of commercial success for Cardi B that included a September 2025 No. 1 debut for Am I The Drama and the spring 2026 Little Miss Drama arena tour that generated viral moments.
Kendrick Lamar won Best Male Hip-Hop Artist and Monaleo earned Breakthrough Hip-Hop Artist at the same ceremony, underscoring the show’s focus on current chart and fan momentum.
Publications differ on Cardi B’s career AMA tally after the sweep, with one outlet reporting seven total wins and another reporting nine, reflecting variations in how past awards are counted.
Because the American Music Awards are fan-voted, the night signals sustained streaming, radio and social support for Cardi B and could boost ticket sales, playlist placement and future collaboration interest.