Eminem: Artist of the Year at YouTube Awards
Eminem was crowned Artist of the Year at the first-ever YouTube Music Awards. The ceremony was broadcasted from New York City.
Other artists that were nominated for the prize were Justin Bieber, Katy Perry, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis, Nicki Minaj, One Direction, Psy, Rihanna and Taylor Swift. Newcomers Macklemore & Ryan Lewis did come out on top in another category, taking home the trophy for Breakthrough of the Year.
"We spent about $5,000 on this music video and just had fun making this with our friends," Macklemore said, laughing, "I can't believe we won these kids!"
Taylor Swift's I Knew You Were Trouble won YouTube Phemonenon, over Rihanna's Diamonds, Psy's Gangnam Style, Macklemore & Ryan Lewis' Thrift Shop and the Harlem Shake. At the inaugural ceremony performed Eminem and Lady Gaga, and the event was hosted by Jason Schwartzman and Reggie Watts.
