Teyana Taylor is named the 2026 BET Awards Icon of the Year honoree. Multiple outlets report that Taylor, a singer-actress and award-nominated performer, will receive the special honor during the BET Awards telecast on Sunday, June 28. The ceremony is set to air live from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles. Druski is scheduled to host the show.
The reports also note Taylor’s prior recognition at the BET Awards. Rolling Stone states that she has won BET Awards previously for Video Director of the Year on two occasions. Other coverage describes Taylor as an Oscar- and Grammy-nominated performer, and references major nominations and wins including Golden Globe recognition and Grammy nominations. Together, the sources consistently frame the announcement as part of the BET Awards lineup and highlight the event’s date, live broadcast location, and host, while providing context on Taylor’s career achievements and past BET Awards involvement.
