Beyoncé knows how to surprise fans at the 11th hour.
On Saturday (June 27), the iconic singer-songwriter released a trailer for a visual album, Black Is King, inspired by the 2019 film The Lion King. Written, directed and executive produced by Beyoncé, the film will premiere globally on Disney Plus on July 31.
The movie comes on the heels of her starring role in the Disney remake of The Lion King, which earned over $1.6 billion at the global box office.
Black Is King is based on the music of The Lion King: The Gift released last year with guest appearances from Kendrick Lamar, Childish Gambino, Pharrell, 070 Shake, Tierra Whack, Jay-Z, Blue Ivy Carter as well as African artists such as Burna Boy, Mr Eazi, Tiwa Savage and more.
“‘Black Is King’ is a celebratory memoir for the world on the Black experience,” Disney and Beyoncé’s Parkwood Entertainment said in announcing the visual album. “The film is a story for the ages that informs and rebuilds the present. A reunion of cultures and shared generational beliefs. A story of how the people left most broken have an extraordinary gift and a purposeful future.”
Beyoncé Glows With Spirit Of Juneteenth On Surprise 'Black Parade' Single
According to Disney Plus and Parkwood Entertainment, Black Is King is a visual reimagination of the lessons conveyed in The Lion King for “today’s young kinds and queens in search of their own crowns.”
The film announcement is the second major Beyoncé announcement this month. On Juneteenth, the Houston native released “Black Parade,” a song focused on Black empowerment, her roots, the need for reparations and a celebration of Black resilience in the wake of civil unrest in the United States.
“These timeless lessons are revealed and reflected through Black voices of today, now sitting in their own power,” the announcement continues. “‘Black Is King’ is an affirmation of a grand purpose, with lush visuals that celebrate Black resilience and culture. The film highlights the beauty of tradition and Black excellence.”
Yet a “white is king” album would be totally racist, right? LOL. All that systematic racism has this ho and her man at almost 2 billion. The injustice has to stop
It’s a one way street for some.
If you had “ENOUGH “ hang yourself tiny motherfucka
Nah, you should hang yourself bitch. To bad you can’t make a rope out of excuses, racism and victim mentality. There would be enough for you and all the delusional lazy morons in this country to hang themselves too.
10 likes versus your zero likes. Maybe YOU should hang yourself. Hahaha
You sound stupid. And anyone that likes your comment is also just as ignorant as you are. You think she didn’t endure racism? Think Again!! She got to the top because of her Mother and Father, who also struggled with set backs from racism. Not all white people are racist, that doesn’t mean there isn’t a system set in place by people who are. And having money does not mean racism does not exist…come on man how ridiculous man wake up…please do extensive research before commenting on what you obviously only skim across with lazy intent. Enjoy never being set back because of the color of your skin. Enjoy the comfort of talking behind a computer and being as disrespectful as possible. Enjoy being ignorant but believing your argument is sound. Wait, that’s delusional, no…it can’t be….guess so.
black is king eh.
Omg no way!!! Another mediocre album that we all get to pretend is amazing!!! Im glad she decided to pick subject matter that no one could disagree with, making it easier for us all to “get in formation”. I love pandering. Sigh. Isnt it great?
Awesome, good for you. But here’s a thought, instead of profiting from this movement (cause it’s obvious) why not place another one of your artist, an unknown artist, or even an artist that deserves it because she’s preached about black excellence (for years now,) someone like, idk, maybe Rapsody in the spotlight and deliver an album about this subject matter, instead of you (Beyonce) that has only ever talked about guys and your love life. Or here’s a better thought, because you clearly arent suffering like the rest of the black community, why not donate the proceedings of BIK to BLM, or even better make grants for under privileged black academically inclined kids with the profits. You a rich person is profiting off of what poor black folks are going through, it’s only fair.
She grew up more rich and privileged than most white people.
All y’all mad at dumb ish. At least she’s doing something. How about y’all hop off the comments section and do something for yourself and help those around you and branch out to the community. Being mad at another person that looks like you is ridiculous. Learn your history… She has worked hard! Why you mad? She uses her platform the way she wants to and I suggest you do the same in a positive way. Quit waiting on other black people to lead you and lead yourself! Each one teach one.
Good day
Same goes to you you sanctimonious twit, try some double sided empathy
No one’s life really matters . No one is really king of anything . The human race evolved on this little planet, a mere speck of sand compared to the vast beach of this universe . The universe itself is over 13 billions years old and our species has been recorded to only be around on this little speck for the last 200,000 years , a mere blip in the overall course of time . When our species dies one way or another, no one will know when/whether we came or left, and definitely no one will care . Even self inflated folks like Beyoncé and other race card throwers cannot manipulate this inescapable truth.
So Troof, if I follow your logic, your attempt-at-being-deep comment…don’t matter…
Very true. Neither does your reply .
Good to see this overrated hoe finally jumped on the BLM bandwagon.