Is Beyoncé Dropping Music After Next Week’s Met Gala?

Beyoncé will be back in the spotlight for the first time in months when she appears at this year’s Met Gala; however, the singer will not be releasing her new album directly after her appearance. After the “RENAISSANCE” singer shared posts on Instagram celebrating the 10th year anniversary of “Lemonade,” the 25th anniversary of “Survivor,” and one of her in a flowy purple dress, it got internet sleuths searching for clues about the next album’s release date. Now, the BeyHive can rest easy knowing new music from the singer is coming, but not as soon as some may have thought.

On “TODAY,” Jenna Bush Hager and Sheinelle Jones commented on the speculation that Beyoncé was releasing a new album some time next week, denying the claims after saying they got word for a “reliable source” about the upcoming project.

“In the middle of the night, a very reliable source in the wee hours, wee hours, called — now this is not ‘reliable source,’ friend of, this is a reliable source,” Bush Hager said on the show.

“No, no, it’s not the most reliable, but it’s pretty reliable,” she added. “And we don’t want you to be disappointed so brace yourself, sit down. We can report, Act III is not coming out next week. Sorry.”

Why Did Fans Think Beyoncé Was Dropping An Album Next Week?

Continuing, Bush Hager said that fans shouldn’t be dismayed by the news, because a new album is “coming.” She went on to say that knowing the news will help loyal fans manage their emotions. “We hope you guys at home can sit with this news,” she said.

Jones, meanwhile, said the confirmation is a “good” thing, noting that fans know what to expect when the singer makes her first Met Gala appearance in a decade. “Because she’s such a lovely human. I don’t think she wants anyone to wait around and then it doesn’t happen,” Jones said.

The growing speculation about Beyoncé’s next album has been ongoing since she wrapped her “Cowboy Carter” tour in the summer of 2025. The chatter grew over the last few days, according to The Blast, when the singer shared an image of herself holding three lemons on her Instagram to celebrate the milestone anniversary of her sixth studio album, “Lemonade.”

Additionally, the singer paid homage to Destiny’s Child’s third album, “Survivor.” The carousel featured images of Beyoncé alongside singers Kelly Rowland and Michelle Williams. “To my soul sisters, I thank God for you both,” she captioned the post.

Can Beyoncé Fans Believe The Statements That An Album Is Not Imminent?

The BeyHive is used to navigating rumors about Beyoncé, but this time, her management has jumped into the chat to deny the claims about the 44-year-old’s next project.

On X, formerly Twitter, Beyoncé’s longtime publicist, Yvette Noel-Schure, replied to a user who claimed the singer’s album would be released sometime the week of May 4, 2026. “This is unequivocally false!!” she responded.

But can Beyoncé fans take her word for it? In November 2024, Noel-Schure denied claims that the superstar singer and mother of three would announce a “Cowboy Carter” album after her NFL Halftime Performance on Christmas Day of that year.

What ended up happening, though? Beyoncé announced a date that would later become the day she announced the 32-date show.

Two Acts Have Already Been Released

The theories surrounding Beyoncé’s next album aren’t for nothing. In 2022, the singer dropped “RENAISSANCE,” and teased that it was the first part of a three-part project. The dance-inspired project pays homage to the Black LGBTQ+ community.

“Creating this album allowed me a place to dream and to find escape during a scary time for the world,” Beyoncé said about the making of the Grammy-winning album. “It allowed me to feel free and adventurous in a time when little else was moving. My intention was to create a safe place, a place without judgment, a place to be free of perfectionism and overthinking. A place to scream, release, feel freedom. It was a beautiful journey of exploration.”

In 2024, the “Obsessed” actress released part two, “Cowboy Carter,” which came with two singles, “Texas Hold ‘Em” and “16 Carriages.” The album topped the Billboard charts, won the singer three additional Grammys, and spawned the highest-grossing country tour of all time.

More Info About Bey’s Music-Making Process

While it’s unclear when the third album will arrive on streaming platforms, BeyHive members can bet that the singer had a significant hand in the music-making process.

In a previous interview, Dr. Dre opened up about working with Beyoncé and her husband, Jay Z, on their 2018 surprise album, “Everything Is Love.”

Speaking with Billboard, Dre squashed the rumors that Beyoncé doesn’t write her own music, saying, “She was 100% involved.”

“She put her mind to the music and did her thing. If she had a melody idea, she came up with the words. If we had the words, she came up with the melody. She’s a beast,” he said.