Lauryn Hill Honored as BET Awards' First Living Legend Icon With Star-Studded Tribute
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Lauryn Hill received the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award at BET Awards 2026, celebrated by a star-studded tribute from SZA, Doechii, Nas, Doja Cat, Queen Latifah and more, then surprised the crowd with a live performance of Ex-Factor; Ice Cube presented the trophy, and Hill’s Grammys appearance earlier this year underscored her enduring cultural impact.
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