BET Awards: Druski to make history as youngest host as show honors Lauryn Hill and Teyana Taylor
Druski to host BET Awards as youngest host, honoring Lauryn Hill and Teyana Taylor
📍 Where it landed
Teyana Taylor won four awards, including the Icon of the Year honor presented by Janet Jackson. Lauryn Hill and Janet Jackson delivered surprises during the event, and Hill later hosted an afterparty.
Epilogue added 41d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Coverage emphasizes the event's honorees, Lauryn Hill and Teyana Taylor. Teyana Taylor was awarded Icon of the Year, with Janet Jackson presenting the award.
Lauryn Hill was also honored at the afterparty. The event features various performers and presenters, with Lizzo, Doja Cat, and RAYE among those performing.
The show is being covered by multiple outlets, including Reuters, Billboard, and Yahoo.
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Quick answers
Who is hosting the 2026 BET Awards?
Druski
Who are being honored at the 2026 BET Awards?
Lauryn Hill and Teyana Taylor
What award did Teyana Taylor receive at the 2026 BET Awards?
Icon of the Year
The reporting (26)
- Inside Lauryn Hill’s BET Awards Afterparty The Hollywood Reporter · 43d ago
- Here Are Performers & Presenters for the 2026 BET Awards: Full List Billboard · 44d ago
- Teyana Taylor wins big at the 2026 BET Awards Reuters · 44d ago
- BET Awards 2026 Performances bet.com · 44d ago
- Teyana Taylor Accepts Icon of the Year Honor at BET Awards 2026: ‘I’m Accepting What I’ve Earned with Gratitude’ Yahoo · 44d ago
- Teyana Taylor Narrowly Avoids a Wardrobe Malfunction in Daring Sideless and Backless Gown at BET Awards instyle.com · 44d ago
- The Best, Worst and Most Oops Moments of the 2026 BET Awards Yahoo · 44d ago
- Teyana Taylor Wins Big at the 2026 BET Awards Yahoo · 44d ago
- Janet Jackson, Lauryn Hill deliver surprises at 2026 BET Awards ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos · 44d ago
- 12 Beauty Details You May Have Missed at the 2026 BET Awards Vogue · 44d ago
- Janet Jackson Presents Teyana Taylor With Icon of the Year Award at 2026 BET Awards: ‘I Will Wear This Title Loud & Proud’ Billboard · 44d ago
- IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: Teyana Taylor wins four gongs at the 2026 BET Awards Yahoo · 44d ago
- From Teyana Taylor To Latto, See What Your Favorite Celebs Wore To The 2026 BET Awards buzzfeed.com · 44d ago
- The best, boldest and most unforgettable BET Awards looks, from Teyana Taylor's sculptural gown to Doechii's daring crochet dress Yahoo · 44d ago
- Every Fashion-Forward Look at the 2026 BET Awards Red Carpet: Bow Wow and More Stars Arrive in Style Us Weekly · 46d ago
- How to watch the BET Awards 2026 live for free: Time, host, nominees Page Six · 46d ago
- Where to Watch BET Awards 2026 Live Online The Hollywood Reporter · 46d ago
- BET Awards 2026: Here’s How to Watch the Ceremony Live Online for Free Yahoo · 46d ago
- How to Watch the 2026 BET Awards Online Without Cable Rolling Stone · 46d ago
- How to Watch the 2026 BET Awards: Date, Time, Stars, Host and More Yahoo · 46d ago
- BET Awards 2026: Lizzo, Doja Cat, RAYE, Durand Bernarr, & More to Perform Must-See Tributes That Grape Juice.net · 46d ago
- BET Awards 2026: The Biggest Records Set to Be Broken at the Show bet.com · 46d ago
- BET Awards 2026: Everything to Know About Culture's Biggest Night People.com · 46d ago
- BET Awards nominations 2026: See the full list, led by Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar and Mariah the Scientist Yahoo · 46d ago
- BET Awards 2026 is here. See host, performers, how to watch USA Today · 46d ago
- BET Awards: Druski to make history as youngest host as show honors Lauryn Hill and Teyana Taylor AP News · 46d ago broke it first
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