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Lupe Fiasco & Joe Budden Squash Alleged “Hate” for Kendrick Lamar & Drake in Fiery X Spaces Debate

Lupe Fiasco and Joe Budden took to an X (formerly Twitter) Spaces discussion on Monday to dive into the viral feud between Kendrick Lamar and Drake, addressing long-standing rumors about their alleged disdain for the two rap titans. During the discussion, Fiasco confronted the rumors about his supposed hatred for Lamar, while Budden tackled similar accusations regarding his feelings towards Drake.

The conversation kicked off with Fiasco revealing his limited engagement with the diss tracks circulating between Lamar and Drake. “You know I haven’t listened to any of the songs? I listened to ‘Push Ups’ and then after the [Rick] Ross response [‘Champagne Moments’], I haven’t listened to anything. So I haven’t heard any of the records: ‘Family Matters,’ ‘Meet the Grahams,’ ‘Not Like Us.’ I kinda tapped out,” Fiasco admitted. Budden seized the moment, accusing Fiasco of harboring “sheer hate for one of them n****s,” to which Fiasco swiftly shot back with the same accusation.

In an effort to set the record straight, Fiasco declared, “I do not have a problem. No matter what was said in the past, what you think happened, what happened, what didn’t happen. I personally and professionally do not have a problem with my brother-in-arms Kendrick Lamar.” The heated exchange left fans eager for more insights into the minds of these influential artists.

The longstanding beef between Lamar and Drake has been brewing since the release of Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That” earlier this year. Although no new diss tracks have surfaced since May, the tension remains high. Stay tuned for further updates on the evolving dynamics between Lupe Fiasco, Joe Budden, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar right here on Honk Magazine.

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Grace Doty lights up the sky with new release “Sunset Colors”

Grace Doty’s newest single, “Sunset Colors,” takes listeners to golden-hour skies and quiet coastal roads from the start. Doty takes the emotional honesty of girl-pop from the late 1990s and early 2000s and gives it a softer, more modern look. “Sunset Colors” starts with a delicate mix of guitar and synth that makes the sound feel both dreamy and new.

“Sunset Colors” is about the feeling of falling in love for the first time, which happens naturally and without any effort, like the colors of a sunset sky slowly blending. Doty’s stories use this simplicity to let the feelings breathe rather than smother them.

“Sunset Colors” was made in her home studio along the Connecticut shoreline, the warm, atmospheric textures make you feel like you’re in the ocean air, and the music has a calm, quiet evening feel.

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François Marius & Bérénice turn moments into magic with “Happy Day”

François Marius and Bérénice, with their new duet single “Happy Day,” take listeners to a place of pure happiness. It’s a celebration of love, being together, and those short moments that make life seem easy.

“Oh happy day, in the rhythm of our love” sets the stage for a romantic conversation between two voices perfectly in sync. The male and female points of view work well together to make a balance that feels both close and wide, as if the listener is flying with them through a world where “everything is alright.”

In a time when music often leans toward complexity, “Happy Day” is a breath of fresh air for its simple, happy tone. It’s like a small, perfect world that you can hear in a few minutes of music. This single is perfect for anyone who needs a musical boost or a reminder that love can be easy and fun.

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