Which Beyoncé song was performed during the halftime show at Super Bowl 50?

“Formation” was performed by Beyoncé during the halftime show at Super Bowl 50.

Beyoncé released “Formation” on February 6, 2016, one day before her Super Bowl appearance. The song was written by Beyoncé, Swae Lee, Khalif Brown, Asheton Hogan, and others, and produced by Mike WiLL Made-It, Pluss, and A+. Its lyrics and imagery celebrate Black identity, Southern heritage, and cultural pride.

At Super Bowl 50 in Santa Clara, California, Beyoncé joined Coldplay and Bruno Mars during the halftime performance. Her dancers wore outfits widely interpreted as references to the Black Panther Party, and the staging made the appearance a major cultural moment beyond the sporting event.

“Formation” later appeared on Beyoncé’s visual album Lemonade. The single and its video are separate works from the album itself, so the song should not be confused with the album’s title or release format.