In what year did Beyoncé’s album Lemonade debut?

Beyoncé’s album Lemonade debuted in 2016, arriving on April 23 after an HBO film of the same name.

The project was released as a visual album, pairing its songs with a carefully constructed film featuring poetry, symbolism, and images of Black womanhood, family, grief, and resilience. It followed her surprise self-titled visual album from 2013.

Lemonade included songs such as “Formation,” “Sorry,” “Hold Up,” “Freedom,” and “All Night.” Its themes prompted extensive discussion about relationships, identity, history, and African American culture.

The album received widespread acclaim and was nominated for Album of the Year at the 2017 Grammy Awards. It won Best Urban Contemporary Album and Best Music Film-related recognition for its visual presentation.