Honestav is known for the viral success of his thoughtful, wounded acoustic tunes. He started his artistic career as a video creator, making jokes and one-liners on his phone camera. 2024’s “I’d Rather Overdose” became his online breakthrough, and it appeared on 2024's hara-kiri, as well as its 2025 deluxe edition.
Influenced by honestavhonestav has influenced the music of Sam Duce, Trevor Burman, E-Sosa and more.