Black Parade (song)

"Black Parade"
Single by Beyoncé
from the album The Lion King: The Gift
Released	June 19, 2020 (2020-06-19)
Genre	Pop trap hip-hop electronica
Length	4:41 (original version) 5:16 (extended version)
Label	Parkwood Columbia
Songwriter(s)	Beyoncé Knowles-Carter Derek James Dixie Akil King Brittany Coney Denisia Andrews Kimberly Krysiuk Rickie Tice Shawn Carter Paramount on Parade
Producer(s)	Beyoncé Derek Dixie
Beyoncé singles chronology
"Savage (Remix)" (2020) "Black Parade" (2020) "Be Alive" (2021)
Audio video
"Black Parade" on YouTube

"Black Parade" is a song by American singer and songwriter Beyoncé. It was produced by Beyoncé and Derek Dixie in the wake of the murder of George Floyd and the protests that followed it. The song was surprise released on June 19, 2020, also referred to as Juneteenth, a day commemorating the abolishment of slavery in the United States. The song serves as a celebration of Black culture and the support of Black activism. While initially a stand-alone single, an extended version of the song was used in the end credits of Beyoncé's film Black Is King and included in the accompanying deluxe edition of The Lion King: The Gift, both released on July 31, 2020.

"Black Parade" received critical acclaim upon release, with praise for its lyrical references to black history, culture, pride and activism, as well as for Beyoncé's vocal performance. Critics noted the track's ability to act as a condemnation of racism and a call to action for protestors against police brutality, while also serving as an uplifting celebration of black culture. The release of the song caused a significant rise in sales for several black-owned small businesses. It was the most nominated song at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards, with four nominations, including Record of the Year and Song of the Year. The song won Best R&B Performance, which was Beyoncé's 28th Grammy win, making her the most awarded singer and female artist in Grammy history.