Kanye West challenged his fellow rivals to up their game last night (November 23rd) as he collected two American Music Awards in Los Angeles.

West, who won Favourite Male Rap/Hip-Hop Artist and Rap/Hip-Hop Album, said it was the “responsibly” of musicians “to keep pushing each other”.

"We will be the new Beatles, the new (Jimi) Hendrix. I want to be Elvis,” he added.

US R&B star Chris Brown was the biggest winner of the night, taking home three prizes, including Artist of the Year.

"I'm so thankful and grateful. I thought Coldplay should have won the award, but I'll take it,” Brown told reporters.

The singer also collected Favourite male artist in the Pop/Rock and Soul/R&B prizes – a feet mirrored by his girlfriend Rihanna in the female categories.

Performances at the Nokia Theatre came from Miley Cyrus, Ne-Yo and Beyonce, while Christina Aguilera attempted to steal the show with a hit laden set.

Coldplay and Annie Lennox, who collected the Award of Merit, prize, also performed at the ceremony.

(by Jason Gregory)