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[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/GettyImages-2283784661.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard Lauryn Hill was honored Sunday night (June 28) at the 2026 BET Awards as the inaugural recipient of the Living Legend Icon Award. According to BET, the Living Legend Icon Award celebrates “the pioneers who mastered their craft and never let go of the culture.” Connie Orlando, EVP of…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2283786020-e1782706216403.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard Trailblazing record industry executive Sylvia Rhone received the Ultimate Icon Award at the 2026 BET Awards. The special award — honoring a groundbreaking career that includes her recent six-year tenure as chairman/CEO of Epic Records — was presented by Kelly Rowland. Related Here Are the Winners of the 2026…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2283785764-e1782705454991.jpg?w=1024″] On Sunday night (June 28), the 2026 BET Awards returned to Los Angeles for its annual celebration. After a rousing show last year, when Mariah Carey, Jamie Foxx, Snoop Dogg and Kirk Franklin were honored, BET knew it had to up the ante this time around. Rallying the rap and R&B Avengers…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/2283773288-e1782695482546.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard Teyana Taylor was honored with the Icon of the Year Award at the 2026 BET Awards on Sunday night (June 28). Janet Jackson, who’s Taylor’s main artistic inspiration, made a surprise appearance to present the Harlem-bred polymath with the award, which caught Taylor off guard and saw her immediately…

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/dababy.jpg?w=1024″] DaBaby chatted with Billboard’s Kyle Denis on the red carpet at the BET Awards 2026. [analyse_source url=”https://www.billboard.com/video/dababy-on-topping-hot-rap-songs-chart-with-pop-dat-thang/”]

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/swaelee.jpg?w=1024″] Swae Lee chatted with Billboard’s Kyle Denis on the red carpet at the BET Awards 2026. [analyse_source url=”https://www.billboard.com/video/swae-lee-surprised-side-eye-is-fan-favorite-same-difference/”]

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/chloe.jpg?w=1024″] Chlöe chatted with Billboard’s Kyle Denis on the red carpet at the BET Awards 2026. [analyse_source url=”https://www.billboard.com/video/chloe-says-her-new-mixtape-resurrection-is-in-the-works/”]

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/CANDIACE.jpg?w=1024″] Candiace Dillard Bassett chatted with Billboard’s Kyle Denis on the red carpet at the BET Awards 2026. [analyse_source url=”https://www.billboard.com/video/candiace-dillard-bassett-on-new-single-pretty-aint-perfect/”]

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/MUNILONG.jpg?w=1024″] Muni Long chatted with Billboard’s Kyle Denis on the red carpet at the BET Awards 2026. [analyse_source url=”https://www.billboard.com/video/muni-long-on-what-she-wants-new-singlerichest-to-inspire/”]

[analyse_image type=”featured” src=”https://www.billboard.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/katy-perry-june-12-2026-billboard-1800.jpg?w=1024″] Trending on Billboard “Watch It Burn,” Katy Perry‘s latest single, tops this week’s new music poll. Related Sombr, Phoebe Bridgers, Steve Lacy with SZA & More: New Music Friday Guide Inside 2026 World Cup: How Katy Perry, LISA, Anitta & More Pop Stars Turned the Soccer Field Into Their Stage Oliver Tree Memorial Service to…