Lauryn Hill, 51, will receive the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award at the 2026 BET Awards, recognizing her enduring impact and mastery within music and culture.
Lauryn Hill honored with prestigious BET Award
Jun 05, 2026
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What's the storyLauryn Hill, the iconic musician and member of The Fugees, will be honored with the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award at the 2026 BET Awards.
The announcement was made by BET on Thursday (local time).
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