BET Awards Celebrate Legends and Legacy | Venice Beach News

Lauryn Hill stunned the BET Awards with a Living Legend Icon Award tribute featuring SZA, Lizzo, and her kids, followed by an impromptu performance of classics while rallying for artists and community. Teyana Taylor, honored with Icon of the Year by Janet Jackson, choked up thanking Jackson for shaping her career across music, acting, and dance. The night also mourned Richard Smallwood and Clive Davis in a moving in memoriam, celebrated D’Angelo’s legacy through his children and collaborators, and spotlighted Sylvia Rhone’s transformative leadership with a powerful AI-era plea for artist compensation. At just 31, Druski made history as the youngest host, kicking off a night that vibrantly honored legends and rising stars alike. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/818c5ba3944b9f20