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Cardi B Claps Back at Joe Budden’s Apology, “You’ve Been Changing Your Tone on Me Real Heavy”

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Cardi B took to Twitter Spaces to blast Joe Budden, accusing him of trashing her every release and urging him to back off. Budden briefly responded on X, denying accusations about cocaine, lap dances, and more. He insisted he loves Cardi and meant no offense, expressing his anticipation for her upcoming album.

In a new podcast episode released today, Budden went more in-depth, apologizing and taking accountability for upsetting Cardi, even though he didn’t agree with all her accusations. He stated he won’t let anyone “suppress [his] voice” and will continue discussing her despite his previous promise.

Cardi B has now responded to Budden’s apology, seemingly settling their spat. “I got love for you too Joe, but you’ve been changing your tone on me real heavy the last 3 years whether music or personal,” she wrote. “Like when I was going through real sh*t with my marriage in December, you went on your platform and tried to make that about somebody else and what they got going on. I know criticism comes with the territory, but sometimes the narrative y’all decide to run with is soooo toxic. It’s all love though, see you soon.”

Based on Cardi’s post, it appears she might be willing to put the past behind her, though it’s unclear if Budden will change his approach. What do you think of Cardi B’s response to Joe Budden’s apology? Do you think this settles their spat for good? Share your thoughts in the comments and keep an eye on Honk Magazine for more updates.

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Lisa Boostani creates a mesmerizing tidal realm in “Ocean”

Lisa Boostani

Lisa Boostani’s “Ocean” takes you deep into a sensory world where body, spirit, and myth come together, beyond the surface of genre. Boostani makes a soundscape that is both ethereal and deeply human by combining the broad essence of psychedelic pop with the strong appeal of alternative rock.

Her voice rises as if it is coming from deep within her, shaped by emotion rather than action. She intentionally channels the intangible, turning weakness into strength rather than a source of pain, and “Ocean” tells people to get involved in this inner world, not just watch it. This release is an integral part of her first EP, “One,” which will come out in March 2026 and is based on love, sensuality, and unity.

If “Ocean” is any indication, the EP will show sensuality not as something pretty, but as a kind of spiritual intelligence, a way to know yourself by connecting with others. The song’s textures and structure have an aquatic quality, moving between clarity and delirium, rhythm and freedom. Its emotional focus is on immersion instead of resolution.

The striking quality of “Ocean” is the blend of the mystical worlds. Boostani understands that strength often shows up as gentleness and that deep feelings are better expressed through frequencies than words. She wants people to see consciousness as immediacy, sensation as truth, and openness as an undeniable strength.

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NOAH. captures the unspoken signals in enchanting R&B track “That’s Bless”

NOAH.

“That’s Bless” captures the unspoken late-night message, the smile that was exchanged from afar, and the feeling you sense but are afraid to say. NOAH. offers a song with a smoky R&B feel and lyrics that capture unspoken tension, firmly in the realm of emotional ambiguity, where connection is clear but not defined.

This piece concerns the subtle discomfort of mixed signals and quiet longings, when looks say more than words ever could. NOAH. handles the theme with restraint, letting the chemistry simmer rather than explode. NOAH.’s delivery shows a confident gentleness, recognizing that some feelings don’t need strict definitions to be real.

In “That’s Bless,” he captures the essence of connection and the compelling allure that endures, even when both parties pretend it is not there. The composition is based on real-life events, and it acknowledges that specific attachments endure in the heart long after one has persuaded oneself of having progressed.

“That’s Bless” is at the crossroads of closeness and distance, clarity and confusion. The song doesn’t resolve the tension it talks about, and that’s what makes it so powerful. It sums up the connection we say we don’t want but keep coming back to in memory, rhythm, and pulse.

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