Janet Jackson moves Teyana Taylor to tears during BET Awards
Teyana Taylor was overcome with emotion when her idol Janet Jackson presented the singer and actress with the Icon of the Year honors during the 2026 BET Awards on Sunday, June 28. As Jackson made her way to the stage for her surprise appearance, Taylor was in tears. “Teyana Taylor, what a year it’s been […] The post Janet Jackson moves Teyana Taylor to tears during BET Awards appeared first on St. Louis American.
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Teyana Taylor was overcome with emotion when her idol Janet Jackson presented the singer and actress with the Icon of the Year honors during the 2026 BET Awards on Sunday, June 28.
As Jackson made her way to the stage for her surprise appearance, Taylor was in tears.
“Teyana Taylor, what a year it’s been for you,” Jackson began. “It seems like only yesterday a rose from Harlem grew out of the concrete and blossomed into our Icon of the Year.”
Jackson said that she has been paying attention to Taylor as she ascended within the entertainment industry.
“[I’ve enjoyed] watching you defy expectations, rewrite the rules, and lead with an unstoppable work ethic,” Jackson said. “Your gifts are from God. They’re God-given, and as long as you remain close to God, your light will forever shine bright.”
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