Lizzo is still recovering after meeting one of her idols.

The "About Damn Time" singer, 38, got emotional while speaking with Entertainment Tonight at the 2026 BET Awards on June 28 as she talked about meeting Lauryn Hill.

Hill, 51, was honored with the inaugural Living Legend Icon Award during the show as well as a musical tribute from artists celebrating her career, including Doechii, SZA, Doja Cat, The War and Treaty, Queen Latifah, Common and more. Lizzo also performed in the tribute with Rapsody, singing a cover of Hill's song "Doo Wop (That Thing)," per People.

"I just met my hero. I don't have words," she told ET through tears. "I'm gonna go wipe my face. That is my hero. Y'all don't understand. I'm a Beyoncé sun, Lauryn Hill moon, Missy Elliott rising. Like, that's my DNA, and wow. And I got to sing 'Doo Wop'?"

Lizzo later shared a photo with the woman of the hour on X and revealed that meeting the Fugees singer inspired her even more.

"Ms. Hill told me to never stop speaking the truth," she said. "She lit a fire under me and spoke life to my soul!"

Check out the recap of the 2026 BET Awards to see the winners, performances and must-see moments you may have missed.

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