Selah Marley performed songs from her mother's debut album at the 2026 BET Awards to honor Lauryn Hill's career achievements [1, 2].
The performance highlighted the generational impact of Hill's music and marked a rare public celebration of her influence within the industry. By featuring her daughter, the ceremony emphasized the enduring legacy of one of the most influential albums in music history.
The event took place June 28, 2026 [1], at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles, California [1]. The highlight of the evening occurred when Hill was presented with the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award [3].
To commemorate the honor, Selah Marley, the daughter of Hill and Rohan Marley, took the stage to perform music from the album “The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill” [1, 2]. Reports on the specific setlist vary; some sources state Marley performed a medley that included the song “Ex-Factor,” while others report she sang only the album's title track [1, 2].
“I’m so proud to celebrate my mom’s legacy and share her music with the world tonight,” Marley said during her performance [1].
Following the tribute, Hill addressed the audience to express her gratitude for the recognition and the continued relevance of her work.
“Thank you for the love and for keeping my spirit alive through your voices,” Hill said after receiving the Living Legend Icon Award [1].
The performance was met with praise from the event's production. A BET Awards host said in the post-show recap that Marley's rendition captured the heart of the album and reminded the audience why the work still matters [2].
““I’m so proud to celebrate my mom’s legacy and share her music with the world tonight,” Selah Marley said.”
The presentation of the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award to Lauryn Hill, paired with a performance by her daughter, signals a formal industry effort to canonize Hill's contributions to R&B and hip-hop. By centering the tribute on 'The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill,' the event reinforced the album's status as a foundational text in contemporary music, while the familial connection provided a narrative of legacy and continuity.
