19 Moments You (Probably) Didn't See Inside The 2016 AMAs

See what Drake, Nicki Minaj, Ariana Grande and more got up to at the 2016 American Music Awards.

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   1. Drake threw shade at critics during his AMA Best Rap Artist winning speech.

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   2. And bumped into fellow Canadian hitmaker Shawn Mendes backstage.

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   3. The Chainsmokers also wanted a slice of the Drake action!

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   4. Drizzy's stylish dad Dennis Graham upstaged his son on all levels.

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   5. Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj smashed their 'Side To Side' performance.

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   6. And Nicki claimed this bamboo throne as her own.

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   7. The whole ensemble started a half-naked conga line!

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   8. Before Ariana and Nicki posed for this cute photo.

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    9. Meek Mill met Nicki backstage and she changed into some comfy sliders.

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    10. The Weeknd smashed his performance of 'Starboy'.

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    11. And turned the stage into a giant ice cube.

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    12. Adam Levine and Kendrick Lamar shared a moment on stage.

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    13. DJ Khaled, Nicki Minaj, Future, Rick Ross and August Alsina were actual squad goals.

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    14. Ariana Grande beat Drake, Beyonce and The Weeknd for the Artist Of The Year award.

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    15. John Legend wore his favourite sparkly jacket.

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    16. And put on an adorable display during his performance of 'Love Me Now'.

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    17. Bruno Mars sent the crowd wild during '24K Magic'.

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    18. Zayn didn't mention Gigi Hadid or 1D during his acceptance speech.

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    19. And finally, when Gigi attempted her best Melania Trump impression.

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