Teyana Taylor Accepts BET Icon Award From Janet Jackson, Winning 4 Honors
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Updated · The Cut · Jun 29
Teyana Taylor Accepts BET Icon Award From Janet Jackson, Winning 4 Honors
3 articles · Updated · The Cut · Jun 29
Summary
Janet Jackson’s surprise appearance at Sunday’s BET Awards left Teyana Taylor in tears as she accepted the Icon of the Year honor onstage.
Jackson praised Taylor’s work ethic and influence, telling her she defies expectations, rewrites rules and leads with God-given gifts.
Taylor, 35, said organizers had not told her Jackson would present, then thanked her idol for years of texts, hugs and support, calling her biggest inspiration.
The BET Awards in Los Angeles also brought Taylor three more wins—Best Actress, Video Director of the Year and Fashion Vanguard—capping a night that highlighted multiple career milestones.