Beyoncé's "Act III" has more available (though speculative) information, generating higher expectations and fan discussions, while Kendrick Lamar's "United in Grief: The Documentary Album" remains a complete mystery, making a direct comparison challenging.
| Attribute | Beyoncé - "Act III" | Kendrick Lamar - "United in Grief: The Documentary Album" |
|---|---|---|
| Name | Beyoncé - "Act III" | Kendrick Lamar - "United in Grief: The Documentary Album" |
| Genre | Rock and roll (speculated), jazz, gospel, or R&B (speculated) | Not available |
| Release Date | May 29, 2026 (speculated) or November 2026 (speculated) | Not available |
| Number of Tracks | 32 or 38 (speculated) | Not available |
| Album Length | Not available | Not available |
| Featured Artists | Jack White, Lenny Kravitz, Gary Clark Jr., and Willow Smith (possible collaborations) | Not available |
| Producers | Not available | Not available |
| Singles Released | Three singles simultaneously (speculated), single release on April 4th (speculated) | Not available |
| Critical Reception | Not available | Not available |
| Commercial Performance | Not available | Not available |
| Themes and Lyrical Content | Highlighting the Black origins of various music genres, reclaiming genres historically dominated by white artists, history and cultural impact of rock music | Not available |
| Musical Style and Influences | Black pioneers of rock music, Sister Rosetta Tharpe, Chuck Berry, Betty Davis, Prince, blending rock with pop, dance, and hip-hop | Not available |
| Availability on Streaming Platforms | Not available | Not available |
| Pros | Expected to challenge genre boundaries and promote inclusivity, Expected to have high production quality, Expected to experiment with rock elements, potentially blending them with pop, dance, and hip-hop, Expected to delve into the Black roots of rock and roll | Not available |
| Cons | No tracks are released yet | Not available |