Drake has been spotted filming what appears to be the Drake ICEMAN music video near the CN Tower in Toronto, with new footage circulating online showing the rapper on a flatbed truck surrounded by large blocks of ice.
The clip, shared by industry account Kurrco, quickly spread across social media and added fresh momentum to an already high-energy rollout for his upcoming album ICEMAN, set to drop on May 15.
Drake Films the ICEMAN Music Video in the Streets of Toronto
The shoot took place over the weekend in Drake’s hometown. Fans captured footage of the rapper riding on a moving flatbed truck loaded with large ice blocks, dressed in a Miu Miu 2021 quilted jacket, custom VAVA boots, and a Chrome Hearts hat.
Reports noted multiple police vehicles trailing the production, along with a full crew capturing visuals across the city. The street-level, cinematic approach of the shoot drew immediate reactions online, with fans pointing to the raw energy of the footage as a sign of the direction ICEMAN is heading.
Earlier in the week, there had been speculation on social media that Drake was gearing up to film near the CN Tower — one of the most recognizable landmarks in Toronto and a fitting backdrop for an album with this level of scale behind it.
A Rollout Built Around Ice, Toronto, and Spectacle
The CN Tower footage is only the latest chapter in one of hip-hop’s most talked-about album campaigns in recent memory. Drake installed a 25-foot ice sculpture in a downtown Toronto parking lot to tease the album’s release date, drawing massive crowds who showed up with sledgehammers, blowtorches, and flamethrowers in an attempt to melt it down and uncover the date.
The mystery was ultimately cut short by content creator Kishka, who uncovered the release date ahead of schedule. Following instructions from Adin Ross, Kishka traveled to Drake’s Bridle Path mansion — known as The Embassy — where he opened a sealed bag to reveal the May 15 date. He then received a second bag filled with Canadian dollar bills.
City officials eventually stepped in over safety concerns and had the sculpture melted down. Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow thanked police and fire crews, while acknowledging the excitement the stunt generated.
Beyond the ice sculpture, Drake was also previously spotted filming scenes at a cemetery in Toronto — another visual tied to the ICEMAN project. Each location drop has fueled speculation about the album’s tone and concept.
ICEMAN Is Drake’s First Solo Album Since 2023
ICEMAN represents Drake’s first solo album since For All the Dogs in 2023 — and his first major solo project since the highly publicized rap feud with Kendrick Lamar.
The conflict escalated after Lamar appeared on Future and Metro Boomin’s “Like That,” leading to months of back-and-forth between the two artists. Songs like “Family Matters,” “Meet the Grahams,” and “Not Like Us” became central moments in the rivalry. While Drake responded with “The Heart Part 6,” public opinion largely sided with Lamar.
Drake did release the collaborative project Some Sexy Songs 4 U with PartyNextDoor in February 2025 following the beef, but ICEMAN is his first opportunity to re-establish himself as a solo artist in the aftermath of that feud.
The stakes surrounding this release are significant. A strong debut from ICEMAN would mark Drake’s clearest statement yet that he intends to reclaim his position at the top of the genre.
What to Expect Before May 15
With the album less than a week away, the ICEMAN rollout shows no signs of slowing down. Drake has also updated his related promotional website to include direct references to ICEMAN, suggesting more announcements could be on the way before the release date.
Whether a single drops ahead of the album or the CN Tower footage becomes an official visual, fans are watching every move closely. The Drake ICEMAN music video near the CN Tower is the clearest signal yet that the visual side of this campaign is being treated with the same ambition as the music itself.
ICEMAN arrives on May 15, 2026.
FAQ
What is the music video about?
Drake has not officially revealed the concept behind the ICEMAN music video.
Where was the Drake ICEMAN music video filmed?
The music video was filmed on location in Toronto, Canada. Footage circulated online showing Drake near the CN Tower, one of the city’s most iconic landmarks, as well as moving through city streets on a flatbed truck as part of the production.
When does Drake’s ICEMAN album come out?
ICEMAN is set to release on May 15, 2026. It will be Drake’s first solo studio album since For All the Dogs, which dropped in 2023.
What happened with the ICEMAN ice sculpture in Toronto?
Drake installed a 25-foot ice sculpture in a downtown Toronto parking lot as part of the album rollout. The stunt was designed to reveal the release date as the ice melted, but content creator Kishka uncovered the date early. Crowds gathered with sledgehammers and flamethrowers, prompting city officials to step in and melt the sculpture down over safety concerns.
Is ICEMAN Drake’s first album after the Kendrick Lamar beef?
Yes. While Drake released the collaborative project Some Sexy Songs 4 U with PartyNextDoor in February 2025, ICEMAN is his first solo studio album since the highly publicized rap feud with Kendrick Lamar that dominated hip-hop throughout 2024.
