 Burley was inspired to write "Love Drought" following an unpleasant experience with representatives at Parkwood Entertainment.Following the release of "Lemonade", the track appeared on several music charts, including 47 on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 and top 100 in the UK, Scotland, and Canada.The song's music video, directed by Kahlil Joseph, is part of a one-hour film with the same title as its parent album, originally aired on HBO on April 23, 2016.