Late last year, Beyonce shocked critics and fans alike by releasing Beyonce — her fifth studio album — without any warning. Since then, we've all been playing catch-up, but a steady trickle of singles and videos have highlighted some of the album's sharper tracks — and the latest cut, "Partition," is a borderline NSFW video that's sure to get fans talking.
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