Inside Lauryn Hill’s BET Awards Afterparty

Lauryn Hill received the Living Legend Award at the 2026 BET Awards, later performing at L.A. restaurant Lucia. This event also celebrated her son John Nesta Marley's 23rd birthday and featured a performance by Common. Additionally, Katie Keith utilized the Billboard Pop Shop Podcast to discuss what other awards shows could learn from the production. The celebration highlighted Hill's enduring influence and the event's overall impact on the industry's approach to awards ceremonies.