Eminem has been named ‘Artist of the Decade’ by music industry bible Billboard.

The American rapper also landed the publication’’s Best Male Artist title, while Beyonce picked up Best Female Artist honour, reports Contactmusic.

Nickelback received the Top Duo/Group accolade, while Usher’’s collective 41 weeks at number one lands him the Top Hot 100 Artist of the Decade, ahead of Mariah Carey and Flo Rida.

Meanwhile, Timbaland picked up the Hot 100 Songwriters of the Decade honour thanks to the 63 chart hits he wrote or co-wrote. Pharrell Williams comes in second.