What does you be drinking watermelon in beyonces song mean?

In the song "Formation" by Beyoncé, the line about drinking watermelon isn't about actually drinking the fruit. Instead, it refers to a watermelon as code for a watermelon soda or other red, non-alcoholic drink. This usage originates from a long history of racist tropes linking people of African descent to watermelons. Beyoncé references watermelon as a way to reclaim power over imagery that has been used to dehumanize her community, turning it into a symbol of pride, empowerment, and liberation.