Black Is King dropped on Disney+ a year ago today and Beyonce fans are remembering the big day. There was a lot of fanfare on social media that weekend as audiences flooded the app to get a glimpse at these high-concept musical treatments. Using the songs Beyonce crafted for The Lion King, Black Is King was a stunning collection of videos charting family, tradition, and place over time. Clearly, it left a bit of a mark as you can still see images of her in some of the amazing fashion on social media occasionally. Disney+’s Twitter account posted an image of Knowles and her husband Jay Z from the special today. People are all over the replies talking about their experience with the special. Check out some of the images and takes down below.
One year of #BlackIsKing on #DisneyPlus.https://t.co/fhGTz4KCkq pic.twitter.com/svOJtevuDB
โ Disney+ (@disneyplus) July 31, 2021
Disney describes the project, “This visual album from Beyoncรฉ reimagines the lessons of The Lion King for today’s young kings and queens in search of their own crowns. The film was in production for one year with a cast and crew that represent diversity and connectivity. The voyages of Black families, throughout time, are honored in a tale about a young king’s transcendent journey through betrayal, love and self-identity. His ancestors help guide him toward his destiny, and with his father’s teachings and guidance from his childhood love, he earns the virtues needed to reclaim his home and throne. These timeless lessons are revealed and reflected through Black voices of today, now sitting in their own power. 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.”
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Did you watch Black Is King last year? Let us know down in the comments!
There is only one
Yasssss ๐ฆ๐ https://t.co/VQDiOdzHEr
โ โ๏ธADREรN โ๏ธ (@Adrean_Acosta) July 31, 2021
What a wonderful gift
She didnโt have to give us this masterpiece but she did! Thank you @Beyonce https://t.co/fGZ9WDq7Ws
โ Alexx๐ธ (@ZikenX) July 31, 2021
Such gorgeous work
the most beautiful visual album ever https://t.co/hE4hadoZif
โ โจaleโจ (@alepatera) July 31, 2021
Plans are already better
Well yall know what Iโm watching tonight ๐๐ค https://t.co/kmKO7pHyou
โ Tia (@ColossalRed) July 31, 2021
Where did the time go
Wow the time flies. I will be watching this today. https://t.co/2qCOpklEgu
โ Vee ๐ (@MeghanMood) July 31, 2021
A huge deal
Cultural reset https://t.co/6kdiBUMqCF
โ ร โค๏ธโ๐ฅ (@imfrancisconce) July 31, 2021
Heard some of this during the release
Literally the only reason I caved and got Disney+ ๐๐ https://t.co/hE7fvMBAsg
โ Monroe๐ธ (@StevenMonroe25) July 31, 2021
Masterpiece
one year since this masterpiece https://t.co/vCPLLfNT1W
โ destinee (@quacksinnit) July 31, 2021