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Beyoncé Releases 'Renaissance,' Celebrating Black Queer Dance Music Roots

Beyoncé released 'Renaissance,' a dance and house album that explicitly honored the Black and LGBTQ+ origins of club music, dedicating the album to her late uncle Johnny and the broader ballroom and house communities. The album debuted at number one and was widely praised as a landmark reclamation of Black music history.

Events

  1. July 29, 2022
    Beyoncé Releases 'Renaissance,' Celebrating Black Queer Dance Music Roots

    Beyoncé released 'Renaissance,' a dance and house album that explicitly honored the Black and LGBTQ+ origins of club music, dedicating the album to her late uncle Johnny and the broader ballroom and house communities. The album debuted at number one and was widely praised as a landmark reclamation of Black music history.

  2. July 22, 2022
    Jordan Peele Releases 'Nope,' Expands Vision of Black Genre Film

    Jordan Peele's third feature film 'Nope' starred Daniel Kaluuya and Keke Palmer and explored spectacle, exploitation, and Black cowboys. The film opened to number one at the box office and confirmed Peele's status as a singular auteur, with each of his first three films opening atop the domestic charts.

  3. July 21, 2022
    Issa Rae's 'Rap Sh!t' Premieres on HBO Max

    Issa Rae executive produced 'Rap Sh!t' for HBO Max, a comedy-drama following two estranged Miami friends attempting to revive their rap careers. The show was praised for its authentic depiction of the current music industry, social media hustle, and Black Southern female friendship.