Adekunle Gold Reflects on Beyoncé Song Rejection

Adekunle Gold revealed that he wrote a song for Beyoncé’s Lion King album, which did not make the final cut. In an interview with One 54, he recounted receiving the news while in Los Angeles, a moment that was particularly poignant as he had just lost his father.

Gold mentioned that he wrote the song from a deeply personal place, pouring his emotions into it. Despite the disappointment of the song not being included in the album, he expressed happiness about the outcome, indicating that it ultimately aligned with his desires.

The interview provided insight into his creative process and the emotional context surrounding the song's creation.