Despite Cowboy Carter Tour’s near sold-out dates across the U.S., Beyoncé’s latest era has sparked mixed reactions — not only from fans, but reportedly also from her own dancers. Honey Balenciaga, who previously shined in the Renaissance Tour and more recently appeared in Lady Gaga’s Abracadabra video, revealed that she’s feeling emotionally and creatively drained while performing on the current tour.
In a heartfelt Instagram post, the ballroom icon shared her struggle to connect with the energy she once brought to the stage:
“I’m trying to figure out what kind of energy to exude on stage.
I was so wild and dangerous, I want to show growth on this new tour.
I keep trying to recreate that feeling but this is COWBOY CARTER.
I need my ballroom family to recharge my creative energy.
I’m trying to give you my best.”
Though she didn’t directly mention Beyoncé, her words have reignited rumors of behind-the-scenes tension between the pop star and her team. Unconfirmed sources have claimed that dancers and crew signed on for all three acts of Beyoncé’s album trilogy — and not everyone is thrilled about it.
While Honey’s post doesn’t name names, the timing and tone of her message have stirred conversation online about how the Cowboy Carter era is unfolding both onstage and backstage.