Lemonade is the Beyoncé album released in 2016 that centers on a lemonade-themed emotional journey.
The album was released on April 23, 2016, following the premiere of its accompanying film on HBO. It combines R&B, pop, rock, country, blues, and hip-hop, and presents its songs as chapters in a larger audiovisual narrative.
Its themes include betrayal, grief, anger, reconciliation, Black identity, and family history. The album includes “Formation,” “Sorry,” “Hold Up,” and “Freedom,” featuring Kendrick Lamar.
Lemonade received widespread critical acclaim and won the Grammy for Best Urban Contemporary Album. Its title echoes a proverb about making lemonade from lemons, while also connecting to family and historical stories presented in the film.