Drake has officially confirmed the title of his next album, Iceman, during a sold-out concert in Birmingham, England. Addressing the crowd, the Toronto rapper stated, “I’m working on my album, Iceman,” signaling that new music is on the horizon and hinting at more to discuss in the coming months.
The announcement accompanies the success of Drake’s latest single, “What Did I Miss?,” which debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100. On social media, Drake hinted at his ambitions for the top spot, telling fans, “I’m taking that soon don’t worry — one song or another, rule changes and all.” The track addresses themes of betrayal and shifting allegiances, referencing Kendrick Lamar’s recent Juneteenth concert in Los Angeles with pointed lyrics.
Tensions between Drake and Kendrick Lamar remain evident. During the Birmingham concert, fans chanted an expletive at Lamar, which Drake acknowledged with a smirk and responded, “Alright, alright, alright… I can’t say that I don’t agree,” as captured in fan footage. This marked one of Drake’s clearest public acknowledgments that their feud continues beyond their most recent exchanges.
Others close to the situation have weighed in as well. Pusha T recently revealed he maintained communication with Lamar during the high-profile battle with Drake and praised the diss track “euphoria.” Pusha T and Kendrick Lamar have since teamed up on “Chains & Whips” on Clipse’s new album.
While there is still no official release date for Iceman, Drake’s recent statements indicate that his next album could arrive sooner rather than later.