Kendrick Lamar dominates the VMAs with SIX awards... while Fifth Harmony, Ed Sheeran and newcomer Khalid also take home Moon Men (photo's)

Team of trophies! Kendrick Lamar came out on top of this year's MTV Video Music Awards, dominating the winner's list with six of the evening's 15 awards.

Kendrick Lamar came out on top of this year's MTV Video Music Awards, dominating the winner's list with six of the evening's 15 awards.

The Compton-born rapper had the honor of taking home six Moon Men tonight, earning honors for Video Of The Year, Best Hip Hop and more.

While the Damn rapper dominated the field other artists also enjoyed their victories, with rookie Khalid winning Best Newcomer and songwriter Ed Sheeran earning Best Artist Of The Year.

Kendrick, 30, earned a handful of other awards for his video HUMBLE., taking home the trophies for Best Direction, Visual Effects, Cinematography, and Art Direction for his video co-creators.

Posing up a storm backstage, the performer appeared in great spirits as he lined up his accolades from the annual awards ceremony in front of photographers.

Clad in a quirky ensemble, Lamar donned a pair of tailored trousers with a printed shirt and oversized jacket - sporting a slew of chunky silver jewellery around his neck and wrists.

Celebrating his win: The rapper was congratulated by DJ Khaled and the star's son Asahd Tuck Khaled

Catching up: The music talents stole a friendly moment with one another during the ceremony

Damn good video! Lamar earned six honors for the HUMBLE music video off of his album Damn