Teyana Taylor fought again tears on the BET Awards on Sunday night time as Janet Jackson made a shock look to current her with the Icon of the 12 months Award.
The singer, actor and director was overcome with emotion as Jackson praised her “unstoppable” work ethic and “God-given” abilities earlier than handing her the honour. “They didn’t inform me Janet was coming,” Taylor mentioned. “There might be no me with out you.”
The One Battle After One other star was one of many night time’s large winners, additionally taking dwelling Greatest Actress, Video Director of the 12 months and the brand new Vogue Vanguard Award. ” I labored my a** off 20 years,” she mentioned. “So I am not accepting what I’ve earned with conceitedness. I am accepting what I’ve earned with gratitude.”
In the meantime, Lauryn Hill received the Dwelling Legend Icon Award and carried out two tracks, “Ex-Issue” and “Every little thing Is Every little thing.” She additionally acquired a 20-minute tribute from artists together with SZA, Doechii, Lizzo, Queen Latifah and Frequent.
Hill advised the viewers: “Thanks all of the legends and all of the greats who paved the highway for all of us. Let’s have fun one another. Let’s honor one another. Let’s respect one another.”
Different winners included Cardi B, Kendrick Lamar, Michael B. Jordan and Olivia Dean. See the total record of winners in daring beneath.
And the 2026 BET Award winners are…
Viewers’ Selection Award Voting
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“Burning Blue”: Mariah the Scientist
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“Chains & Whips”: Clipse feat. Kendrick Lamar
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“I Simply May”: Bruno Mars
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“It Relies upon”: Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller
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“Man I Want”: Olivia Dean
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“Raindance”: Dave and Tems
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“Take Me Via Dere”: Metro Boomin feat. Quavo, Breskii, YK Niece and DJ Spinz
Greatest Feminine R&B/Pop Artist
Greatest Male R&B/Pop Artist
Greatest Group
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Metro Boomin and DJ Spinz
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Terrace Martin and Kenyon Dixon
Greatest Collaboration
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“Chains & Whips”: Clipse feat. Kendrick Lamar
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“Errtime Remix”: Cardi B feat. Jeezy and Latto
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“Go Lady”: Summer time Walker feat. Latto and Doja Cat
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“Good Flirts”: Child Keem feat. Kendrick Lamar and Momo Boyd
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“Is It a Crime”: Mariah the Scientist and Kali Uchis
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“It Relies upon (The Remix)”: Chris Brown feat. Bryson Tiller and Usher
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“Take Me Via Dere”: Metro Boomin feat. Quavo, Breskii, YK Niece and DJ Spinz
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“wgft”: Gunna feat. Burna Boy
Greatest Feminine Hip-Hop Artist
Greatest Male Hip Hop Artist
Video of the 12 months
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“Burning Blue”: Mariah the Scientist
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“Escape Room (Quick Movie)”: Teyana Taylor
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“Luther”: Kendrick Lamar and SZA
Video Director of the 12 months
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Teyana “Spike-Tey” Taylor
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A$AP Rocky and Dan Streit
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Cardi B and Patientce Foster
Greatest New Artist
Album of the 12 months
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Let God Kind Em Out: Clipse
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Do not Faucet the Glass: Tyler, The Creator
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Every little thing Is A Lot.: Wale
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Hearts Bought Individually: Mariah the Scientist
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Mutt Deluxe: Heel: Leon Thomas
Dr. Bobby Jones Greatest Gospel/Inspirational Award
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“Headphones”: Lecrae, Killer Mike and T.I.
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“Ready (Remix)”: Darrel Partitions, PJ Morton and Kim Burrell
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“All to Thee”: BeBe Winans
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“Already Good (Tasha Slide)”: Tasha Cobbs Leonard
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“On the Cross”: CeCe Winans
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“Church”: Tasha Cobbs Leonard and John Legend
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“Do It Once more”: Kirk Franklin
Greatest Actress
Greatest Actor
YoungStars Award
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Graceyn “Gracie” Hollingsworth
Greatest Film
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Quantity One on the Name Sheet
Sportswoman of the 12 months
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Claressa Shields (Boxing)
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Flau’jae Johnson (Basketball)
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Gabby Thomas (Monitor & Discipline)
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Jordan Chiles (Gymnastics)
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Sha’Carri Richardson (Monitor and Discipline)
Sportsman of the 12 months
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Jalen Brunson (Basketball)
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Anthony Edwards (Basketball)
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Caleb Williams (Soccer)
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LeBron James (Basketball)
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Shedeur Sanders (Soccer)
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Stephen Curry (Basketball)
BET Her Award
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“Lady, Get Up”: Doechii feat. Sza
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“Already Good (Tasha Slide)”: Tasha Cobbs Leonard
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“Be Nice”: Jill Scott feat. Trombone Shorty
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“Lovely Folks”: Jill Scott
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“Go Lady”: Summer time Walker feat. Latto and Doja Cat
Vogue Vanguard Award
Pulse Award
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Child, That is Keke Palmer
