Fans had other plans at the 2025 AMAs; Lamar left waiting

The 2025 American Music Awards delivered fan-voted surprises, as Billie Eilish won Artist of the Year over Kendrick Lamar, who led with 10 nominations. From Beyoncé’s country win to Eminem’s hip-hop comeback, the night celebrated a genre-blending year in music. Hosted by Jennifer Lopez, the AMAs aired live from Las Vegas