Teyana Taylor accepted the Icon of the Year Award, presented by Janet Jackson, at the 2026 BET Awards ceremony on Sunday, June 28.
Teyana Taylor Receives Icon of the Year Honor at BET Awards 2026: “I’m Accepting What I’ve Earned with Gratitude”
The multidisciplinary artist delivered an emotional speech after Janet Jackson presented her with the honor
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June 28, 2026 10:34pm
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