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 was treated to an all-star tribute at the BET Awards 2026 featuring Queen Latifah, Nas, SZA, Doechii, Common and many more.

Doechii, SZA, Doja Cat, Queen Latifah, Nas & more paid tribute to Lauyrn Hill as she became the BET's inaugural Living Legend Icon Award recipient.

Lauryn Hill accepted BET's first-ever Living Legend Icon Award with speech at the BET Awards on Sunday, June 28, 2026.

American musician and actress Lauryn Hill has been recognised with the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award at the BET Awards by the Black Entertainment Television network in the…

After watching a 20-minute tribute celebrating her groundbreaking career, Lauryn Hill surprised the BET Awards audience Sunday with an impromptu...

The acclaimed singer and rapper received the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award at the ceremony in Los Angeles

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Eight-time Grammy winner Hill was honored with performances at Los Angeles’ Peacock Theater from SZA, Doechii, Lizzo, Queen Latifah, Common, her children, Selah Marley and Zion…

The BET Awards celebrated music, culture and entertainment on June 28 with a night of tributes, surprise appearances and historic moments, as Lauryn Hill received the Living…