Beyoncé’s 2016 visual album about a marriage under strain was called Lemonade.
Lemonade was released on April 23, 2016, alongside a one-hour film broadcast on HBO. The album combines R&B, pop, rock, soul, country, blues, and spoken-word elements. Its songs and visuals explore betrayal, grief, anger, identity, healing, and Black womanhood.
The project is structured in chapters, including “Intuition,” “Denial,” “Anger,” “Apathy,” “Emptiness,” “Accountability,” “Reformation,” and “Hope.” Its narrative drew intense public attention because many listeners interpreted its relationship themes through the lens of Beyoncé and Jay-Z’s public lives.
Lemonade was praised for its ambitious visual design and cultural scope. It received nine Grammy nominations and won two awards. It is sometimes confused with Renaissance, Beyoncé’s 2022 dance-oriented album, or Cowboy Carter, her 2024 country-influenced project. Lemonade is the specifically titled 2016 visual album.