Eminem, Macklemore, Taylor Swift Win At YouTube Music Awards

The first ever awards took place in New York last night

Published 4th Nov 2013

Eminem, Macklemore and Taylor Swift were among the winners at the first ever YouTube Music Awards in New York last night (3rd November).

One the eve of the release of his new album ‘The Marshall Mathers LP 2’ today, Eminem was named Artist of the Year at the ceremony.

The rapper also performed his anthem ‘Rap God’ at the Pier 36 venue in front of the millions watching the live-streamed show across the globe.

Elsewhere, Macklemore and Ryan Lewis won the Breakthrough of the Year award and Taylor Swift’s ‘I Knew You Were Trouble’ was crowned YouTube Phenomenon.

Lady Gaga was also one of the star performers on the night, debuting her new track ‘Dope’. Check out Mother Monster’s performance right here.

The winners at the inaugural YouTube Music Awards were as follows:

Breakthrough of the Year Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Response of the Year Lindsey Stirling and Pentatonix – 'Radioactive'

Innovation of the Year DeStorm – 'See Me Standing'

YouTube Phenomenon 'I Knew You Were Trouble'

Video of the Year Girls' Generation - "' Got A Boy'

Artist of the Year Eminem