Lil Wayne, Wiz Khalifa, LMFAO Win Big At 2012 Billboard Music Awards [PHOTOS]

by Kazeem Famuyide (@RealLifeKaz) May 21, 2012, 9:17am

The tribute-filled 2012 Billboard Music Awards took place last night at the MGM Grand Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Hosted by ABC's Modern Family stars, Ty Burrell and Julie Bowen, only a fraction of the awards were actually given out during the telecast due to the performance-heavy show. Wiz Khalifa accepted the award for Best New Artist, with his fiancee Amber Rose in the crowd. Lil' Wayne took home the award for the Top Male Artist, and Chris Brown won the award for Top R&B Artist. Wayne also took home the award for Top Rap Artist and Rap Album for Tha Carter IV. Adele dominated the show taking home a whopping 12 awards for her landmark album, 21, including the awards biggest honor Top Artist. Cee-Lo Green also reunited the Goodie Mob and also worked in a tribute to Adam "MCA" Yauch and performed "Fight For Your Right To Party."

Jordin Sparks and John Legend delivered big in a tribute performance dedicated to the late Whitney Houston, as her daughter Bobbi Kristina accepted her Millenium Award. Alicia Keys and Stevie Wonder's duet performance closed the show as the legendary musician performed "Overjoyed" and "Superstition." Check out the full list of winners and pictures from the event.

Top New ArtistWiz Khalifa
Top Male ArtistLil Wayne
Top Female ArtistAdele
Top Duo/G! roupLMFAO
Top Billboard 200 ArtistAdele
Top Hot 100 ArtistAdele
Top Digital Songs ArtistAdele
Top Radio Songs ArtistAdele
Top Touring ArtistU2
Top Social ArtistJustin Bieber
Top Streaming ArtistRihanna
Top Digital Media ArtistAdele
Top Pop ArtistAdele
Top R&B ArtistChris Brown
Top Rap ArtistLil Wayne
Top Country ArtistLady Antebellum
Top Rock ArtistColdplay
Top Alternative ArtistColdplay
Top Latin ArtistShakira
Top Dance ArtistLady Gaga
Top Christian ArtistCasting Crowns
Top Billboard 200 AlbumAdele,21
Top Pop AlbumAdele,21
Top R&B AlbumBeyonc,4
Top Rap AlbumLil Wayne,Tha Carter IV
Top Country AlbumJason Aldean,My Kinda Party
Top Rock AlbumColdplay,Mylo Xyloto
Top Alternative AlbumColdplay,Mylo Xyloto
Top Latin AlbumRomeo Santos,Formula: Vol. 1
Top Dance AlbumLady Gaga,Born This Way
Top Christian AlbumCasting Crowns,Come To The Well
Top Hot 100 SongLMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock Party Rock Anthem
Top Digital SongLMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock Party Rock Anthem
Top Radio SongPitbull Feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer Give Me Everything
Top Streaming Song (Audio)Adele Rolling in the Deep
Top Streaming Song (Video)Nicki Minaj Super Bass
Top Pop SongLMFA O Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock Party Rock Anthem
Top R&B SongKelly Rowland Feat. Lil Wayne Motivation
Top Rap SongLMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock Party Rock Anthem
Top Country SongJason Aldean Dirt Road Anthem
Top Rock SongFoster The People Pumped Up Kicks
Top Alternative SongAdele Rolling In The Deep
Top Latin SongDon Omar & Lucenzo Danza Kuduro
Top Dance SongLMFAO Feat. Lauren Bennett & GoonRock Party Rock Anthem
Top Christian SongLaura Story Blessings