Beyoncé’s 12-track visual narrative about Black womanhood and family history is Lemonade.
Released in 2016, Lemonade is Beyoncé’s sixth studio album. It was accompanied by a one-hour film broadcast on HBO, combining music with poetry, imagery, and a story that moves through themes including betrayal, healing, heritage, and forgiveness.
The album draws on multiple musical styles, including R&B, rock, country, blues, and hip-hop. Its guest artists include Jack White, Kendrick Lamar, James Blake, and The Weeknd.
Lemonade is sometimes described only as an album about marriage, but its scope is broader. It also explores Black Southern identity, maternal ancestry, cultural memory, and the experiences of Black women.