July 2022

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.

Beyoncé released 'Renaissance,' a genre-defining act one album centering Black queer dance music, ballroom culture, and house. The album was a critical phenomenon, debuting at number one globally, and was widely recognized as a tribute to the Black and LGBTQ+ foundations of electronic dance music.

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.

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.