Which Beyoncé song won the 2020 Grammy for Best R&B Performance?

Beyoncé’s song “Black Parade” won the 2020 Grammy for Best R&B Performance.

Beyoncé released “Black Parade” on Juneteenth in 2020, a date commemorating the emancipation of enslaved people in the United States. The song celebrates Black culture, history, and identity while addressing the racial-justice climate of that year. Its release was accompanied by a directory highlighting Black-owned businesses and creative work.

At the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, held in 2021 for recordings released during the 2020 eligibility period, “Black Parade” won Best R&B Performance. The award is sometimes described as a 2021 Grammy because of the ceremony date, but the song’s Grammy category is tied to the 2020 award cycle.

“Black Parade” should not be confused with “Formation,” which also addresses Black identity and won a different Grammy category in 2017.