Drake Drops Three Albums, References Kendrick Lamar Feud
Drake surprise-released three albums—Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour—totaling 43 songs, marking his first music since the 2024 escalation of his feud with Kendrick Lamar. The albums span rap, R&B, and dance music, with collaborations including Central Cee, 21 Savage, and PARTYNEXTDOOR. Lyrics on Iceman's opener 'Make Them Cry' address the beef, and other tracks appear to target LeBron James for attending a Lamar show. Streaming services reportedly crashed due to demand. Music journalist Mary Mandefield noted Drake's business savvy in addressing the feud, while fan Nathan Gibson criticized the quantity over quality. Drake promoted the release with livestreams, a frozen sculpture in Toronto that firefighters melted, and turning the CN Tower blue.
Key facts
- Drake released three albums: Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour.
- The albums contain 43 songs total.
- Collaborators include Central Cee, 21 Savage, and PARTYNEXTDOOR.
- Lyrics reference the Kendrick Lamar feud, including accusations of performative charity.
- LeBron James is seemingly called out for attending a Lamar concert.
- Streaming services experienced crashes and slowdowns upon release.
- Music journalist Mary Mandefield commented on the strategic value of addressing the feud.
- A giant ice sculpture in Toronto promoting the album was melted by firefighters.
Entities
Artists
- Drake
- Kendrick Lamar
- Central Cee
- 21 Savage
- PARTYNEXTDOOR
- LeBron James
- Chris Brown
- Mary Mandefield
- Nathan Gibson
Institutions
- BBC Newsbeat
- Universal Music Group
- Toronto Raptors
- CN Tower
Locations
- Toronto
- Canada
- Compton
- Los Angeles
- United States