Teyana Taylor named Icon of the Year by the 2026 BET Awards.

The distinction was announced by BET on 9 June. "Teyana Taylor is the embodiment of what it means to be an icon in this moment," the organisation declared while releasing the news. "She doesn't ask for a seat at the table; she builds the table, designs the rooms, and sets the tone for everyone who walks in. Her fingerprints are all over culture, and it is an honour to celebrate everything she represents on Culture's Biggest Night." The Icon of the Year award celebrates the artist who is "defining this moment.”