2026 BET Awards: Teyana Taylor wins Icon of the Year, multiple honors; Lauryn Hill and Sylvia Rhone also celebrated
The 2026 BET Awards, hosted by Druski, celebrated excellence in culture with major honors going to Teyana Taylor (Icon of the Year, Best Actress, Fashion Vanguard, Video Director of the Year), Sylvia Rhone (Ultimate Icon Award), and Ms. Lauryn Hill (Living Legend Icon Award). Taylor delivered an inspirational speech emphasizing collective success in a challenging industry.
Key quotes
There's room for all of us to win.
This business is wicked, you know. It teaches us to compete
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