The 1999 World Music Awards (11th Annual World Music Awards) were held in Monaco on May 5, 1999, and later broadcast on ABC on May 20. Will Smith was the most awarded artist of the night, winning four awards. Lauryn Hill followed with three wins, including Best-Selling New Artist. The evening was hosted by Damon Wayans and Pamela Anderson. Among the musical performers were Tyrese, Jennifer Paige, Alejandro Sanz, Meja, Philipp Kirkorov, Des'ree, The Corrs, Ricky Martin, Barenaked Ladies, Modern Talking, Lara Fabian, Tarkan, three singers from Notre-Dame de Paris, Britney Spears and Cher.
Genre awards
- World's Best-Selling Pop Male Artist: Will Smith
- World's Best-Selling Pop Female Artist: Céline Dion
- World's Best-Selling Dance Male Artist: Will Smith
- World's Best-Selling Dance Group: Backstreet Boys
- World's Best-Selling Latin Artist: Ricky Martin
- Nominees: Marcelo Rossi,
- World's Best-Selling R&B Male Artist: Will Smith
- Nominees: Puff Daddy, Usher
- World's Best-Selling R&B Female Artist: Lauryn Hill
- Nominees: Brandy, Janet Jackson
- World's Best-Selling Rap Male Artist: Will Smith
- Nominees: Puff Daddy, Usher
- World's Best-Selling Rap Female Artist: Lauryn Hill
- World's Best-Selling New Artist: Lauryn Hill
Regional awards
Legend awards
- Outstanding Contribution to the Music Industry: Cher
- Outstanding Contribution to the Pop Industry: Janet Jackson
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