Beyoncé’s 2016 visual album accompanied by a one-hour HBO film is Lemonade.
Lemonade was released on April 23, 2016, after its visual film premiered on HBO. The project combines songs, poetry, and film segments and explores themes including betrayal, grief, anger, reconciliation, family, and Black womanhood. Its songs draw from R&B, pop, rock, country, blues, and hip-hop.
The album received widespread critical acclaim and debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. It includes tracks such as “Formation,” “Sorry,” “Hold Up,” and “All Night.” “Formation” became particularly significant for its references to Black identity, Southern culture, and police violence.
Lemonade is often confused with Black Is King, a 2020 visual album and film connected to The Lion King: The Gift. It is also distinct from Homecoming, Beyoncé’s 2019 live album and documentary about her Coachella performances.