11 Black Rock & Alt Artists Who Could Shape Beyoncé’s Renaissance Act III

Speculation about Beyoncé’s Renaissance: Act III leans heavy on rock. But if she’s serious about honoring and evolving the genre, it’s time to spotlight the Black artists who’ve been reclaiming space in rock, punk, and experimental alt. These are the names who could stand alongside her and turn Act III into a generational reset.

Before we even get into who might appear on Beyoncé’s rumored rock-inspired Renaissance: Act III, we have to give flowers to Bibi McGill. As Beyoncé’s longtime lead guitarist and musical director, McGill turned classics like “Irreplaceable” and “Single Ladies” into electrified stadium anthems, proving that Black women in rock aren’t just background players — they’re architects of sound. Her shredding solos and stage presence laid the foundation for any rock pivot Beyoncé makes now, reminding us that this evolution has been simmering beneath the surface of her live shows for years.

With that lineage in mind, here are the Black rock and alt artists who could stand alongside Beyoncé to make Act III a generational reset.

1. Teezo Touchdown

Performance art meets punk chaos. Teezo bends genres with nails in his hair and guitars on his back, making him the most natural pick for a Beyoncé collaboration in this lane.

2. Willow

Gen Z’s loudest rock star. From shredding alongside Travis Barker to topping alternative charts, Willow has already dragged punk-pop back into the mainstream.

3. Jean Dawson

His work lives at the crossroads of grunge, hip-hop, and experimental pop. A true disruptor who embodies the messy, genreless future Beyoncé loves to embody.

4. Yves Tumor

Glam, noise, funk, and rock collide in Yves’ music. They’re theatrical, unpredictable, and exactly the kind of avant-garde presence that could expand Beyoncé’s vision.

5. Rico Nasty

A rapper, sure, but she’s been making punk shows feel like hardcore pits for years. Pair her growls and screams with Beyoncé’s vocals, and you’ve got fireworks.

6. Pink Siifu

Underground and unbothered, Siifu jumps between noise-punk, rap, and soul with fearless experimentation. His inclusion would make Act III a love letter to the fringes.

7. Baby Storme

A new alt-goth voice rising on TikTok, blending pop-punk melodrama with R&B flair. Including her would show Beyoncé isn’t just referencing history — she’s nurturing the future.

8. Big Joanie

Black feminist punks out of the UK, dismantling stereotypes one distortion pedal at a time. Their presence would give Act III teeth and political weight.

9. Radkey (Missouri)

Three Black brothers playing straight-up garage punk. They’ve toured with Foo Fighters and have the kind of raw, fun energy Beyoncé could spin into a big stage moment.

10. Sudan Archives

Experimental violinist, producer, and vocalist who bridges R&B with avant-garde rock textures. Sudan would add sonic richness and art-rock credibility.

11. Kid Cudi

He’s not strictly rock, but Cudi’s been playing with grunge guitars and alt sounds for years. His cosmic perspective could help Beyoncé thread hip-hop and rock together.

Black rock has always been bigger than the gatekeepers admitted, and Renaissance: Act III could finally make that truth impossible to ignore. To keep the energy alive, we’ve added the latest from these artists to the IconCityNews Music Playlist on Apple Music — a living archive of where the future of rock is being built. The only question now is how Beyoncé will thread history into the mix. Will she honor the psychedelic fire of Jimi Hendrix, the unapologetic glam of Betty Davis, or the punk defiance of Bad Brains? Whether through samples, covers, or unexpected features, the past is begging to collide with the present — and when it does, Act III might just become the loudest chapter of her career yet.