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Lauryn Hill Crowned Living Legend | Music News
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- Jun 29, 2026
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Lauryn Hill just shattered records at the BET Awards, becoming the first-ever recipient of the Living Legend Icon Award — a crown for artists who didn’t just follow trends but invented them, giving generations permission to be fearless. From her breakout with The Fugees to the seismic impact of The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, her influence is woven into hip-hop’s soul. The tribute was a sonic time machine: Ice Cube, Wyclef Jean, Doechii, SZA, Tems, Tierra Whack, Doja Cat, Nas, and even her own daughter Selah Marley joined forces. The night peaked when Lauryn stunned everyone by performing “Ex-Factor” before accepting the award, then closed with a tear-jerking “Everything Is Everything” — a night that didn’t just honor her, but redefined what it means to be a living legend. 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/9131c843f8f8b621