Rihanna takes home the Icon awards at the American Music Awards.

Emotional moment: Rihanna accepts the AMA Icon Award from mother Monica Braithwaite Fenty onstage during the 2013 American Music Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on Sunday
The First ever AMA Icon award was presented by her mother,Monica Braithwaite. Congratulations Rihanna,you deserve it. She also went home with Best female artist,R&B/soul.
She had a few touching words for her daughter;
‘Rihanna, I’m so proud of you tonight.’

‘I know the journey in your career has not always been an easy one, but tonight I applaud you and admire you for being so strong and so positive and so humble and so focused.
‘It’s amazing how you always manage to take good from all your experiences. I’m so blessed to be a part of this historic moment. 
‘I just want to say how proud I am to present to you the first-ever AMA Icon Award.’

Rihanna takes home the Icon awards at the American Music Awards.

Thanks mom: Monica reflected on raising her sometimes challenging daughter - but made it clear she couldn't be prouder
Thanks mom! The two hug onstage after their emotional moment
So proud: Rihanna held her award high up in the airSo proud: Rihanna held her award high up in the air
Sexy curves: The songstress's curvy figure looked impeccable in her black tuxedo dress
Did i forget to mention how great she looks? she always gets it!
Take a bow: Rihanna was gracious after receiving a huge round of applause
Body confident: Rihanna showcased her toned midriff and shapely thighs in a black bra-top and high-waisted sheer lace skirt at the American Music Awards Sunday
Triumphant: The 25-year-old singer was a big winner of the night, taking home the Icon Award and Favourite R&B/Soul Artist onstage the Nokia Theatre L.A. LiveTriumphant: The 25-year-old singer was a big winner of the night, taking home the Icon Award and Favourite R&B/Soul Artist onstage the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live
Rihanna takes home the Icon awards at the American Music Awards.

Bed-head beauty: Riri smoothed her new black bob down with numerous bobby pins - a fuss-free updo the African-American community calls a 'doobie wrap'

Thanks! The six-time Grammy winner looked gorgeous as she accepted her eighth statuette for Favourite R&B/Soul Artist from Zoe Saldana and Marc Anthony
Her Best female award,R&B/Soul was presented to her by Zoe Saldana & Marc Anthony.
Rihanna takes home the Icon awards at the American Music Awards.
Quick change: Rihanna changed her bobby pins later in the evening for ones adorned with pearls as she posed with her AMA Icon award
Ensemble #2: The Caribbean diva - born Robyn Fenty - also changed into a plunging tuxedo-style maxi-dress and pearly choker
Rihanna takes home the Icon awards at the American Music Awards.

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