Drake’s ninth studio album, ICEMAN, is set for release on May 15, 2026, via OVO Sound and Republic Records — and the days leading up to the drop have been anything but quiet.
The Drake ICEMAN album rollout has generated a wave of commentary, feuds reigniting, and a streaming mystery involving his biggest rival.
The Rollout: How Drake Revealed the ICEMAN Release Date
Drake has been building anticipation for ICEMAN since as early as August 2024, making this his longest-ever gap between solo albums — over 928 days since For All the Dogs.
The campaign peaked when a 25-foot ice sculpture was installed in downtown Toronto with the album’s release date hidden inside. Twitch streamer Kishka retrieved a waterproof bag buried in the block of ice, livestreamed the entire unboxing to reveal May 15 — and was handed a bag of cash from Drake’s team as a reward. The Toronto Fire Department eventually stepped in to safely melt the sculpture after fans attempted to break it open using flammable liquids and open flames.
The rollout also included three YouTube livestream “episodes” filmed across Toronto, Manchester, and Milan, each unveiling a new single.
ICEMAN Singles and Expected Features
Confirmed singles ahead of the Drake ICEMAN album include “What Did I Miss?”, “Which One” with Central Cee, and “Dog House” featuring Yeat and Julia Wolf, as well as the YouTube-exclusive “That’s How I Feel.”
Expected features include Young Thug, 21 Savage, PARTYNEXTDOOR, and Cash Cobain. The full official tracklist had not been released as of this writing.
On “What Did I Miss?”, Drake addresses the aftermath of his feud with Kendrick Lamar, calling out those who chose to play both sides rather than support him during the dispute.
Rick Ross: “Don’t Nobody Fear Drake’s Album Release”
The week’s most-talked-about moment outside of music came from Rick Ross. Rozay stopped by Hot 97 on Tuesday, May 12, for an interview with Nessa in support of his new Renaissance of a Boss book, where he vaguely detailed his feud with Drake and stated that “nobody” fears the OVO rapper’s next album. “Hell no. Don’t nobody fear Drake’s album release. Nobody,” he said.
The comments landed with added irony given what Ross said just days earlier. On May 8, one day after his VERZUZ battle with French Montana, Ross appeared on Apple Music’s Rap Life Review and told Drake directly: “Shine. I don’t want to see you lose. No real n***a want to see you lose.”
At the same VERZUZ, Ross performed “Aston Martin Music” but deliberately cut out Drake’s vocals, telling the crowd he wanted to do the song minus Drake’s parts — then grinned as the audience sang them anyway.
When asked about a possible reconciliation, Ross said he would probably need French Montana to serve as a mediator.
Kendrick’s GNX Briefly Disappears — Then Returns
The Drake ICEMAN album rollout got an unexpected subplot from a streaming mystery involving Kendrick Lamar. Fans noticed that on Apple Music and TIDAL, Kendrick’s GNX album and his single “Euphoria” were removed. The “Not Like Us” and “Luther” music videos also disappeared from YouTube, showing as “removed by the uploader.”
The songs and videos were restored by approximately 4 p.m., but many observers noted the timing — the same week as ICEMAN’s release — as suspicious. Drake fans flooded Kendrick’s comments with ice cube emojis.
The real explanation, however, was far less dramatic. On The Breakfast Club, journalist Loren Lorosa reported that upon reaching out to Kendrick’s label, no one had any idea what had happened — and described the situation as a likely hack. Adin Ross interpreted the chaos differently, claiming Kendrick was “running scared” because of ICEMAN.
RZA Weighs In Ahead of ICEMAN
The commentary didn’t stop there. RZA publicly defended Drake against Kendrick’s allegations while also calling out DJ Khaled for staying silent on Gaza despite being Palestinian.
The Wu-Tang legend’s support adds another voice to what has become a week-long conversation about Drake’s standing in hip-hop as his first full solo album since 2023 prepares to land.
What’s Next
ICEMAN drops May 15, 2026, on all major streaming platforms. The album serves as Drake’s first full-length solo release since For All the Dogs in 2023. A world tour has also been rumored but not officially confirmed.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Drake’s ICEMAN album drop?
ICEMAN releases on May 15, 2026, on all major streaming platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and TIDAL.
What singles has Drake released from ICEMAN?
Three confirmed singles: “What Did I Miss?”, “Which One” feat. Central Cee, and “Dog House” feat. Yeat and Julia Wolf. “That’s How I Feel” was previewed exclusively on YouTube.
Did Kendrick Lamar remove GNX because of ICEMAN?
No confirmed connection. GNX and “Euphoria” were briefly pulled from Apple Music and TIDAL on May 11, with “Not Like Us” and “Luther” also disappearing from YouTube. All content was restored within hours. Kendrick’s label told The Breakfast Club they had no explanation — and the situation was described as a possible hack.
What did Rick Ross say about ICEMAN?
Ross told Hot 97 on May 12 that “don’t nobody fear Drake’s album release” — just four days after saying he didn’t want to see Drake lose during an Apple Music interview. He added that any potential reconciliation would need French Montana as a mediator.
Is there a Drake ICEMAN world tour?
A world tour has been teased but not officially confirmed as of May 13, 2026.
