Other artists who were recognized include J. Cole, Travis Scott, Gunna and more.Photo: Getty Images
Killer Mike and Sexyy Red are the top winners of the second annual XXL Awards.
The majority of the categories were decided by the “XXL Awards Board,” and the People’s Champ Award was determined through fan voting.
The People’s Champ Award (Fan-Voted): Nicki Minaj
Artist of the Year: Killer Mike
Album of the Year: Michael by Killer Mike
Song of the Year: Tie between: “[Eff]UMean” by Gunna and “All My Life” by Lil Durk featuring J. Cole
Male Rapper of the Year: Killer Mike
Female Rapper of the Year: Sexyy Red
Best New Artist of the Year: Sexyy Red
Lyricist of the Year: J. Cole
Producer of the Year: Metro Boomin
Performer of the Year: Travis Scott