This video features a performance by Doja Cat at the 2026 BET Awards, where she pays tribute to the legendary Lauryn Hill. During this segment, Doja Cat performs a rendition of Hill's iconic track, "Superstar" (0:00 - 1:28).
About the Performance and Song:
- The Tribute: This performance was part of a larger all-star tribute honoring Lauryn Hill as she received the Living Legend Icon Award at the 2026 ceremony. Other artists participating in the tribute included Nas, SZA, Doechii, and Common.
- The Song: "Superstar" originally appeared on Lauryn Hill's landmark 1998 album, The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. The song is widely recognized as a critique of the superficiality and materialism in the music industry, with Hill challenging artists to maintain their integrity, spiritual grounding, and genuine creative inspiration rather than chasing fame and chart success.
Doja Cat's performance captures the reflective and firm tone of the original track as she honors the immense impact Lauryn Hill has had on music and culture.
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