Overview
- Theodora, who led the field Thursday at La Seine Musicale near Paris, won five trophies including album of the year and artist female of the year.
- Gims was named artist male of the year about a month after he was placed under formal investigation for aggravated money laundering and put under judicial supervision.
- Werenoi received a posthumous prize for his album Diamant noir, adding a solemn note to a night focused on rap, hip-hop and pop rooted in popular culture.
- Organizers reported 810,722 voters over age 13, a 156% jump from last year, in a system that combines public voting with input from a jury and music professionals.
- The stage carried political messages as producer Michel Zecler presented the engagement award to Banlieues Climat and speakers denounced racism and ongoing global conflicts.