Drake shouts out Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and more on 'Iceman' album
Drake released "Iceman," his first album since the 2024 beef with Kendrick Lamar, and name-checked several famous sports stars.
It's going to be a cold summer. Drake released his latest album, "Iceman," on Friday, May 15. In just one day, it became Spotify's most-streamed album of 2026 and made him the most-streamed artist of the year, according to an Instagram post from the streaming platform.
Not only did the Toronto superstar release "Iceman," but he surprised everyone by dropping two other albums: the electronic-infused "Maid of Honour" and the R&B-heavy "Habibti. " These are Drake 's first full-length releases since his 2024 feud with Kendrick Lamar . He teased "Iceman" for about a year after releasing the "What Did I Miss?
" single on his "Iceman" YouTube series. The title of the project has received criticism as immigration agents have created fear across the country , and Drake has largely remained quiet on political issues throughout his career. What Drake has always been vocal about is his ties to the sports world.
His lyrics are packed with references to athletes, some of whom are his friends. He is a frequent collaborator with his hometown NBA team, the Toronto Raptors . For the "Iceman" rollout , the team "froze" two courtside seats.
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