Beyoncé Drops Surprise New Song, ‘Black Parade’

Beyoncé has released a surprise new song, Black Parade, hours after announcing a new initiative to support black-owned businesses. The track includes powerful lyrics about black history, police brutality and the George Floyd protests.

The song released on Juneteenth, a holiday marking the official end of slavery in the US opened with: “I’m going back to the South, where my roots ain’t watered down,” 

Happy Juneteenth Weekend! I hope we continue to share joy and celebrate each other, even in the midst of struggle. Please continue to remember our beauty, strength and power. “BLACK PARADE” celebrates you, your voice and your joy and will benefit Black-owned small businesses.

She wrote on Instagram

Watch ‘Black Parade’ below: