American Music Award for Favorite Rap/Hip Hop Artist

The American Music Award for Favorite Artist – Rap/Hip Hop has been awarded since 1989. Years reflect the year during which the awards were presented, for works released in the previous year (until 2003 onward, when awards were handed out on November of the same year). Nicki Minaj has received the most wins (5) and Drake has received the most nominations (9).

Multiple wins

 * 5 wins
 * Nicki Minaj


 * 4 wins
 * Eminem


 * 3 wins
 * Drake
 * MC Hammer


 * 2 wins
 * Dr. Dre
 * Jay-Z
 * Missy Elliott
 * Cardi B

Multiple nominations

 * 10 nominations
 * Drake


 * 8 nominations
 * Eminem


 * 5 nominations
 * Cardi B
 * Nicki Minaj


 * 4 nominations
 * Jay-Z
 * Kanye West


 * 3 nominations
 * Bone Thugs-n-Harmony
 * Lil Wayne
 * MC Hammer
 * Megan Thee Stallion
 * Nelly
 * T.I.


 * 2 nominations
 * 50 Cent
 * Coolio
 * DJ Jazzy Jeff & The Fresh Prince
 * DMX
 * Dr. Dre
 * Fetty Wap
 * Future
 * Ja Rule
 * Juvenile
 * Kendrick Lamar
 * Lil Baby
 * Lil' Kim
 * Missy Elliott
 * Puff Daddy
 * Salt-N-Pepa
 * Tupac Shakur