Queen: Beyoncé Dropped A Surprise Single That Will Also Support Black-Owned Businesses
"Being black, maybe that's the reason why they always mad"
Beyoncé dropped surprise single ‘Black Parade’ on Juneteenth, a holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States, along with an initiative to support Black-owned businesses.
We all know Beyoncé can drop new music out of nowhere, at any point, and have it go off, but she dropped her new single ‘Black Parade’ on a very deliberate date. The singer announced the release on Instagram, wishing everyone a happy Juneteenth Weekend, a date that commemorates the abolishment of slavery in the United States.
“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.”
Fans immediately connected to the lyrics of the song.
“Need peace and reparations for my people.” ~ Beyoncé
Black Parade.
— Shanita Hubbard (@msshanitarenee) June 20, 2020
Me: I’m done. Fuck this country. I’m moving to Canada.
Beyonce: I’m goin’ back to da south. I’m goin’ back back back back… #BLACKPARADE
Me: pic.twitter.com/vpweE1gWFB
— David (@Dreams_on_Paper) June 20, 2020
ANCESTORS, CRYSTALS, OSHUN, BLACK LOVE, BLACK EXPERIENCES, BLACK HISTORY.
THESE LYRICS ARE EVERYTHING 🥺
WE DO NOT DESERVE BEYONCÉ #BLACKPARADE pic.twitter.com/CGwX0MxL4Q— Betty 🇿🇲🇿🇦 (@contrxdiction91) June 20, 2020
Ever since self-titled, Beyoncé’s artistry has been unapologetically black centered & oriented. Sis said fuck a white gaze. A liberated Black Queen. #BLACKPARADE pic.twitter.com/krqdduZco2
— 6.19🥳 (@its_will704) June 20, 2020
Somebody please go tell Beyoncé how good she makes Black women feel!!! #BlackParade
— Shanita Hubbard (@msshanitarenee) June 20, 2020
Beyoncé really told y’all to kiss her black ass for 4 minutes straight #BLACKPARADE pic.twitter.com/OCTDHKSJgr
— BLM (@b_tchwtf) June 20, 2020
Proceeds from the song will benefit BeyGOOD’s Black Business Impact Fund, administered by the National Urban League, which supports Black-owned business. She also directed people to her website, which features her ‘Black Parade Route’, a directory and curated list of Black-owned businesses across many different industries. The top of the page reads “Being Black is your activism. Black excellence is a form of protest. Black joy is your right.”
The song has already reached #1 on US iTunes, and proves yet again that Beyoncé is undefeated.