Teyana Taylor will receive the Icon of the Year award at the 2026 BET Awards during the ceremony on June 28. The live broadcast from the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles will be hosted by Druski, with Taylor receiving the special honor during the telecast.
Taylor has earned recognition across multiple entertainment fields, including a Golden Globe win and a Grammy nomination. The BET Awards ceremony will air live from Los Angeles, celebrating achievements in music, television, film, and sports within the Black community.