That's a wrap! Rihanna wears bed-head hairstyle as her emotional mother presents her with the Icon Award at the AMAs

By Cassie Carpenter

She's been there through the good times - and the bad.
And it was clear the emotion was getting to Rihanna's mother Monica Braithwaite as she presented her daughter with the Icon Award at Sunday night's American Music Awards.
Her voice breaking, the retired Afro-Guyanese accountant told her: 'Rihanna, I'm so proud of you tonight.'

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 'Tonight I applaud and admire you!' After Bill Maher called her 'the voice of our generation,' Rihanna's mother Monica Braithwaite said how proud she was of her famous daughter as she presented her with the Icon Award

Monica continued: '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.' 

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

And it wasn't just her mother who found the moment moving.
Rihanna opened up as she told her: 'Just about 20 years ago is when I really started making your life a living hell - my annoying little husky man voice, you call it.
'You keep me driven, you keep this special.'
The Unapologetic singer said she couldn't believe she was receiving such an honor at the tender age of 25 and thanked her 'Rihanna Army.'

So proud: Rihanna held her award high up in the air

 Side view: Rihanna's hairstyle could be seen even more from the side as performed her hit song Diamonds

 

Sexy curves: The songstress's curvy figure looked impeccable in her black tuxedo dress

Take a bow: Rihanna was gracious after receiving a huge round of applause

And the tough times paid off as Rihanna gave a stirring performance of her hit Diamonds, before accepting her gong, along with Favourite R&B/Soul Artist onstage the Nokia Theatre L.A. Live.
For her big night the body-confident star first showcased her toned midriff and shapely thighs in a black bra-top and high-waisted sheer lace skirt.
The Caribbean diva - born Robyn Fenty - later changed into a plunging tuxedo-style maxi-dress and pearly choker to perform her hit Diamonds and receive her Icon Award.

Body confident: Rihanna showcased her toned midriff and shapely thighs in a black bra-top 

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. Live

Justin Timberlake even observed 'how cute is Rihanna's mom' as he accepted his own award for R&B Soul Artist. In an awkward moment he then attempted to copy her Barbadian accent.
But it was actually the Barbadian beauty's bed-head hairstyle which garnered the most buzz in the Twitterverse.
Riri smoothed her new black bob down with numerous bobby pins - a fuss-free updo known as a 'doobie wrap' typically worn at night to keep relaxed hair neat while sleeping.

Turning heads: Rihanna wore this eye-catching ensemble to the awards show and the after party

Dramatic: While Rihanna's outfit turned hears, she also went for dramatic eye make-up to complete her look

Centre of attention: Rihanna ensured all eyes were on her in her risque outfit

And her supporters couldn't have been more impressed.
'LMAO. "Did Rihanna" is trending. Yes ya'll she did wear a doobie wrap on national TV and not give a d***,' her fan GoghWilde tweeted.

'I think rihanna is the only celeb whos gangsta enuff to go to the biggest award show with her hair wrapped, pins showing and pull it off,' her fan TriniBabyLicia wrote.

'Doobie wrap': But it was actually the Barbadian beauty's bed-head hairstyle which garnered the most buzz in the Twitterverse

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'

Winner:  Rihanna accepted the Favourite Soul/R&B Female Artist award from presenter Marc Anthony onstage during the 2013 American Music Awards

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

 

Regardless, the six-time Grammy winner looked gorgeous as she accepted her eighth AMA statuette from Zoe Saldana and Marc Anthony.
'I want to thank [CEO of Universal Music Group] Lucian Grainge, Jay Brown, Jay-Z, Tata [Young], my Roc Nation family,' Rihanna said to the roaring audience.
'I really, really want to thank my family for always being there for me.

Overjoyed: Rihanna looked as if she couldn't believe her luck as she gazed down at her Icon Award

 

Revealing: Rihanna's revealing dress left little to the imagination as she posed with her award

Tan lines! Rihanna's bra top showed off the star's tan lines from sunbathing in her bikini

Fierce: Rihanna looked amazing as she posed for pictures in the press room after being presented with her Icon Award

'You guys made this happen and I love you, thank you so much!' The What Now hitmaker - who sat beside her BFF Melissa Forde - beat out Ciara and Alicia Keys for the honor

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

Now that she's concluded her Diamonds World Tour, the selfie enthusiast plans to continue recording her eighth studio album.
Rihanna's Styled to Rock currently airs Friday nights on the Style Network.
The Battleship starlet will also voice Gratuity 'Tip' Tucci in next year's DreamWorks animated alien flick Home alongside Jennifer Lopez, Steve Martin, and Jim Parsons.

'Shine bright like a diamond!' Riri performed Diamonds off her seventh studio album Unapologetic at the glitzy awards gala All about the fans: Rihanna pointed out to the crowd during her poignant acceptance speech

WINNERS LIST - 2013 AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS

Up and coming: Ariana Grande won Kohl's New
Artist of the Year award at the event 

Favorite Male Artist, Pop/Rock
Justin Timberlake

Favorite Female Artist, Soul/R&B
Rihanna

Favorite Album, Country
Taylor Swift/Red

Favorite Album, Rap/Hip-Hop
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis/The Heist

Favorite Artist, Alternative Rock
Imagine Dragons

Favorite Artist, Latin
Marc Anthony

Favorite Album, Pop/Rock
One Direction/Take Me Home

New Artist of the Year
Ariana Grande

Favorite Male Artist, Soul/R&B
Justin Timberlake

Favorite Female Artist, Country
Taylor Swift

Single of the Year
"Cruise" by Florida Georgia Line, featuring Nelly

Beyond a joke: Justin collects yet more awards for his music

 

Favorite Album, Soul/R&B
Justin Timberlake/The 20/20 Experience

Favorite Artist, Electronic Dance Music
Avicii

Favorite Male Artist, Country
Luke Bryan

Favorite Band, Duo or Group, Pop/Rock

One Direction

Artist of the Year 
Taylor Swift

Favorite Female Artist, Pop or Rock
Taylor Swift

Favorite Band, Duo or Group, Country
Macklemore & Ryan Lewis

Favorite Artist, Adult Contemporary
Maroon 5

Favorite Artist, Contemporary Inspirational
Matthew West

Top Soundtrack
Pitch Perfect