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Beyoncé Goes Topless In Photoshoot, Fans Claim It’s A New Album Hint: “Rock Era Loading”
Beyoncé Goes Topless In Photoshoot, Fans Claim It’s A New Album Hint: “Rock Era Loading”

Beyoncé Goes Topless In Photoshoot, Fans Claim It’s A New Album Hint: “Rock Era Loading”

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Fans are convinced that Beyoncé has been dropping hints about the genre of her next album. A series of photos posted on her Instagram, including a risqué topless shot, has members of the BeyHive speculating that the songstress may shift to a rock sound for her next record. 

The Love on Top singer dressed up as the late musician Prince for Halloween, donning a wig, his iconic purple coat and boots from Purple Rain, and holding a guitar.

Highlights
  • Beyoncé hinted at a rock sound for her next album with an edgy topless photoshoot.
  • Dressed as Prince and Betty Davis for Halloween, the singer fueled funk-rock album rumors.
  • Her upcoming album follows "Renaissance" and "Cowboy Carter" as the final installment of her trilogy project.

In addition to channeling the rock legend, the 32-time Grammy winner dressed as Apollonia Kotero, the actress who starred alongside Prince in the 1984 musical film, stunning in a black lace bodysuit, matching blazer, and purple tights.

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    “PURPLE NASTY,” she captioned the Instagram post shared on Friday (November 1).

    But Queen Bey’s Halloween glam didn’t stop there. On Friday, the Texas-born star posted photos of herself in a third costume: Betty Davis, the singer and former wife of trumpeter Miles Davis.

    “BETTY DAVIS IN MY BONES,” Beyoncé wrote, adding an electric guitar emoji.

    The 43-year-old sported a zebra-print bodysuit, black-and-white high-heeled boots, and a wig—a tribute to Betty’s This Is It single cover from her 1975 funk album Nasty Gal.

    Beyoncé channeled Prince and Apollonia Kotero’s looks from the 1984 musical film Purple Rain

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    In the comments on the posts, thousands of fans theorized that the singer may explore a funk-rock sound in the third installment of her trilogy project.

    “Dressed as ACT III soft launch I know that’s right,” one user wrote. 

    “IS ACT 3 ROCK/BLUES???” another asked.

    “So in love with this! Come on, rock era! I need this ’cause Black Girls Rock!” a third fan added, while a separate user said, “Never beating the Act III Rock allegations.”

    The Grammy winner announced in 2022 that Renaissance would be part of a trilogy, which she continued with the release of Cowboy Carter in March 2024

     

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    Beyoncé’s 2022 dance album Renaissance was the first in her trilogy project, while Cowboy Carter, her country- and gospel-tinged album released in March 2024, marked the second installment.

    The trilogy was recorded over three years, beginning during the Covid-19 pandemic, a time that the singer “found to be the most creative [period].” 

    Bored Panda has contacted Beyoncé’s representatives for comment.

    Fans expressed their enthusiasm for Beyoncé’s Halloween looks and her potential new rock album

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    Marina Urman

    Writer, Entertainment News Writer

    With a degree in social science and a love for culture, I approach entertainment journalism at Bored Panda with a research-driven mindset. I write about celebrity news, Hollywood highlights, and viral stories that spark curiosity worldwide. My work has reached millions of readers and is recognized for balancing accuracy with an engaging voice. I believe that pop culture isn’t just entertainment, it reflects the social conversations shaping our time.

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    Ana Schröder
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do not disrespect his Purple Highness by wearing that outfit!

    Sand Ers
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In case anybody is wondering, the uncaptioned topless woman who is clearly -not- Beyoncé is Apollonia. The only connection is that she was in Purple Rain.

    Batmanzeenee
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Going to be interesting to see how the Jayz&Beyonce connection plays out with Pdiddy.

    Ana Schröder
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do not disrespect his Purple Highness by wearing that outfit!

    Sand Ers
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In case anybody is wondering, the uncaptioned topless woman who is clearly -not- Beyoncé is Apollonia. The only connection is that she was in Purple Rain.

    Batmanzeenee
    Community Member
    1 year ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Going to be interesting to see how the Jayz&Beyonce connection plays out with Pdiddy.

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