Lauryn Hill Becomes BET's First Living Legend Icon Award Recipient

Lauryn Hill received BET's inaugural Living Legend Icon Award at the 2026 BET Awards in Los Angeles, celebrated with a star-studded tribute from Doechii, SZA, Doja Cat, Queen Latifah, Nas, Ice Cube, and Wyclef Jean. The ceremony showcased medleys of Hill’s hits, including Joyful, Joyful, Ready or Not, Fu-Gee-La, and If I Ruled the World, capped by a surprise Ex-Factor performance and a moving speech about fighting for her community and future generations.