Pakistan, July 1 -- Teyana Taylor was a top winner on Sunday at the Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards, which honours Black actors, singers and sports stars.

The "One Battle after Another" actor took home four awards, including the special, noncompetitive honor of Icon of the Year, presented by singer Janet Jackson. She also won the Fashion Vanguard Award, Best Actress and Video Director of the Year for the short film "Escape Room."

"There would be no me without you," Taylor said to Jackson during a tearful acceptance speech for the Icon of the Year award, which BET describes as honouring those who have paid homage to music, entertainment, advocacy and community impact.

"I worked my ass off 20 years for this. So, I'm not accep...