'Iceman,' 'Habibti,' 'Maid Of Honour'
Rolling Stone • • general
Key Points:
- Drake has released his new album "Iceman," featuring appearances from Shane Gillis and DJ Akademiks, alongside two surprise albums, "Habibti" and "Maid Of Honour," all dropping simultaneously.
- This marks Drake's first solo album since his 2024 feud with Kendrick Lamar, whose diss track "Not Like Us" significantly impacted Drake's public image and won multiple Grammys.
- "Iceman" offers insight into Drake's perspective on the feud, with production from longtime collaborator Noah "40" Shebib and contributions from artists like Future and Molly Santana.
- The album contains direct lyrical responses to Lamar, addressing accusations made in "Not Like Us" and alleging streaming fraud involving Universal Music Group (UMG).
- The release follows a broader industry conflict involving Metro Boomin, Future, and Kendrick Lamar, highlighting ongoing tensions within the hip-hop community.