Beyoncé is celebrating Juneteenth weekend with the release of a timely new track. “Black Parade”, which dropped Friday, features lyrics that address the protests sparked by the death of George Floyd. “Put your fists up in the air, show Black love,” Beyoncé sings. “Need peace and reparation for my people.” The lyrics also reference the COVID-19 pandemic (“Fly on the runway in my hazmat”) and police brutality (“Rubber bullets bouncing off me”).
RELATED: Beyoncé Urges Fans To ‘Remain Aligned And Focused’ Amid Protests Following George Floyd’s Death The singer shared the new song on social media, along with a message. “Happy Juneteenth Weekend!