Beyoncé’s album exploring infidelity, Black womanhood, and family history through a visual narrative is Lemonade.
Released in 2016, Lemonade combines songs with poetry, spoken narration, and film segments. Its themes move through anger, grief, reconciliation, heritage, and empowerment rather than following a simple conventional album format.
The project drew on several musical styles, including R&B, rock, country, blues, and hip-hop. Its visual film premiered on HBO, while the audio album was released through Parkwood Entertainment and Columbia Records.
Lemonade was widely discussed for its treatment of marriage and ancestral memory. The album earned Grammy nominations including Album of the Year, and “Formation” became one of its defining songs.