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The 2026 BET Awards honored several prominent artists, with Teyana Taylor receiving the Icon of the Year award and Lauryn Hill being recognized as a Living Legend. The event featured performances and celebrated contributions from various figures in music and film.
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The BET Awards serve as a major cultural touchstone for the music industry and celebrate achievements in Black entertainment.
View comments Teyana Taylor won four awards at the BET Awards, including Icon of the Year. (Earl Gibson III via Getty Images) Kate Murphy , Tom Parfitt Updated Mon, June 29, 2026 at 6:21 PM UTC 5 min read View comments Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Teyana Taylor fought back tears at the BET Awards on Sunday night as Janet Jackson made a surprise appearance to present her with the Icon of the Year Award.
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