Home • Red Carpet 2011 American Music Awards 2011 American Music Awards By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020 01 American Music Awards 2011 Nicki Minaj performs live at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. 02 American Music Awards 2011 Chris Brown performs live at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. 03 American Music Awards 2011 Bruno Mars accepts an award on stage at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. 04 American Music Awards 2011 Mary J. Blige arrives at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. 05 American Music Awards 2011 Mary J. Blige arrives at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. 06 2011 American Music Awards Ludacris arrives at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. 07 American Music Awards 2011 Chaka Khan arrives at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. 08 American Music Awards 2011 Jennifer Hudson arrives at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. 09 American Music Awards 2011 Queen Latifah presents an award on stage at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. 10 American Music Awards 2011 Estelle arrives at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. 11 American Music Awards 2011 Will. I. Am. arrives at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. 12 American Music Awards 2011 Lionel Richie arrives at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. 13 American Music Awards 2011 Mario arrives at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. 14 American Music Awards 2011 John Legend arrives at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles. 15 American Music Awards 2011 Robin Thicke arrives at the 2011 American Music Awards in Los Angeles.