Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyle(Reuters)Lauryn Hill received the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award at the annual BET Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. During her acceptance speech, Hill urged young people to embrace their unique talents, stating that 'somebody out there needs your gift'. The acclaimed singer and rapper also delivered a surprise performance of her hit song 'Ex-Factor' from her landmark 1998 album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Hill used her platform to advocate for collective celebration, honour, and respect within the community. Her illustrious career includes fronting the multi-platinum-selling group The Fugees and her solo debut, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, which earned her multiple Grammys, including Album of the Year. In fullLauryn Hill surprises fans with rare performance at BET Awards showThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
Lauryn Hill shares powerful message after surprise awards show performance
Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged inAllNewsSportCultureLifestyle(Reuters)Lauryn Hill received the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award at the annual BET Awards ceremony in Los Angeles. During her acceptance speech, Hill urged young people to embrace their unique talents, stating that 'somebody out there needs your gift'. The acclaimed singer and rapper also delivered a surprise performance of her hit song 'Ex-Factor' from her landmark 1998 album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Hill used her platform to advocate for collective celebration, honour, and respect within the community. Her illustrious career includes fronting the multi-platinum-selling group The Fugees and her solo debut, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, which earned her multiple Grammys, including Album of the Year. In fullLauryn Hill surprises fans with rare performance at BET Awards showThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in
