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Drake's "Iceman" Album Breaks Spotify Records, Sparks Buzz

Drake's new album, "Iceman," has achieved a 2026 Spotify record for the most-streamed artist, album, and song in a single day. The album's release has generated significant discussion, including its lyrical content and various disses.

15 May, 08:06 — 16 May, 00:52
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BBCHigh1d ago

Drake surprise drops three albums and mentions the Kendrick Lamar beef

These are the first albums the Canadian rapper has dropped since his beef with Kendrick Lamar escalated in 2024.

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The GuardianMostly Factual1d ago

Drake: Iceman / Maid of Honour / Habibti review – ​triple-album comeback is a boring, bloated disaster

(OVO/Republic) It’s possible that the world’s biggest rapper is using this epic content drop to get out of his record deal, but aside from some bright spots on Iceman, should the public really be subjected to it? It is easy to over-estimate Drake’s fall from grace. True, he was unanimously declared the loser in the most high-profile rap beef of recent times, and is currently engaged in a protracted legal battle with his own record company over said rap battle that everyone except Drake and hi...

By Alexis Petridis

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cbcHigh1d ago

Kendrick, Canada, extra albums and more: takeaways from Drake's Iceman

<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/9b7eeaec-174a-4ec3-ad6d-5b922d6f30e6,1778861117710/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C450%2C8640%2C4860%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='Toronto&apos;s CN Tower is lit blue at night.' width='620' height='349' title='Fans of Drake climb a concrete structure as they gather near the CN Tower for a video projection promoting the upcoming album &quot;ICEMAN&quot; in Toronto on Friday, May 14, 2026. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Arlyn McAdorey'/><p></p>

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YahooMostly Factual1d ago

Friday Dots: Full Circle

Poets, Pro Dawgs, and more for your Friday!

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varietyMostly Factual20h ago

Drake Becomes Most-Streamed Artist in a Single Day in 2026 on Spotify

Drake is already making history following the release of his trio of albums — “Iceman,” “Habibti” and “Maid of Honour” — as he’s smashed three Spotify records in under a day. As of Friday afternoon, Drake became the most-streamed artist in a single day on Spotify in 2026, while “Iceman” became the most-streamed album in a […]

By Steven J. Horowitz

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hollywood-reporterMostly Factual19h ago

Can Chart Dominance Burnish Drake’s Battered Reputation?

The superstar is poised to top the charts with three albums released in one day, but the fallout from the rapper's feud with Kendrick Lamar still looms large.

By Ethan Millman

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual1d ago

‘Drake is not happy’: First reaction to White House's bizarre ‘Iceman’ link in MAGA post

The White House's latest move, using Drake’s newly released Iceman album to push its MAGA agenda, has sparked backlash

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual19h ago

Drake Is Spotify’s Most-Streamed Artist in a Day for 2026 Following Three-Album Release

The rapper dropped Iceman on Friday alongside two other surprise LPs

By Charisma Madarang

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billboardMostly Factual19h ago

Drake Is Back With Three New Albums: ‘Iceman,’ ‘Maid of Honour’ & ‘Habibti’ | Billboard News

Drake returns by releasing three new albums ‘Iceman,’ ‘Maid of Honour’ and ‘Habibti.’ There are references to BTS and shots at DJ Khaled and LeBron James, and he reignites his feud with Kendrick Lamar through a new collaboration with Future on “Run to Atlanta” from ‘Iceman’ and more! Tetris KellyDrake name-drops BTS, reignites the Kendrick […]

By Stefanie Tanaka

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national-uaeMixed1d ago

Drake criticises DJ Khaled’s silence on Palestine as he drops three albums, including Habibti - The National

Drake criticises DJ Khaled’s silence on Palestine as he drops three albums, including Habibti  The National

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tmzMixed1d ago

Rick Ross Blasts Drake on Instagram Story After Surprise 3-Album Release

Rick Ross is giving Drake's new album a one-star review ... calling it "trash" and claiming anyone who's giving it praises is just glazing Drake. The rapper took to his Instagram to share his raw thoughts on the release of "Iceman," "Maid of…

By TMZ Staff

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enewsMixed1d ago

A Look Back at Kendrick Lamar & Drake's Jaw-Dropping Feud

Plot twist: Drake just released three new albums.The rapper—a.k.a. Aubrey Drake Graham—dropped his long-awaited Iceman along with surprise LPs Maid of Honour and Habibti at midnight on May 15.The...

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nmeMostly Factual1d ago

Charli XCX responds to reactions to her pivot on ‘Rock Music’

“Things can be funny, earnest, sincere, and joyful all at the same time” The post Charli XCX responds to reactions to her pivot on ‘Rock Music’ appeared first on NME.

By Liberty Dunworth

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myjoyonlineMixed1d ago

Drake surprise drops three albums and mentions the Kendrick Lamar beef

The world was waiting for one Drake album. Along came three.

By Emmanuel Tetteh

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citizen-tzMixed1d ago

Drake shakes hip-hop with three albums, personal confessions and fresh feuds - thecitizen.co.tz

Drake shakes hip-hop with three albums, personal confessions and fresh feuds  thecitizen.co.tz

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First report: vg · 15 May, 05:37Full coverage: 22 · 19hWindow: 19h
vg15 May, 05:37First to report

Drake overrasket fansen med tre album

observador15 May, 06:19

O amor, a fé e o combate espiritual na trip de ProfJam

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national-uae15 May, 08:06

Drake criticises DJ Khaled’s silence on Palestine as he drops three albums, including Habibti - The National

klix-ba15 May, 08:43

Drake u novoj pjesmi isprozivao repera palestinskog porijekla DJ Khaleda jer šuti o stradanjima u Gazi

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BBC15 May, 09:48

Drake surprise drops three albums and mentions the Kendrick Lamar beef

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vijesti-me15 May, 12:18

Drejk objavio čak tri albuma, sa ukupno 43 pjesme

citizen-tz15 May, 12:19

Drake shakes hip-hop with three albums, personal confessions and fresh feuds - thecitizen.co.tz

myjoyonline15 May, 12:38

Drake surprise drops three albums and mentions the Kendrick Lamar beef

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Yahoo15 May, 13:48

Friday Dots: Full Circle

ruv15 May, 14:00

Fimm svalar stelpur í svaka stuði á föstudegi

orf15 May, 14:23

Drake veröffentlicht gleich drei neuen Alben

The Guardian15 May, 15:08

Drake: Iceman / Maid of Honour / Habibti review – ​triple-album comeback is a boring, bloated disaster

nme15 May, 15:48

Charli XCX responds to reactions to her pivot on ‘Rock Music’

cbc15 May, 16:06

Kendrick, Canada, extra albums and more: takeaways from Drake's Iceman

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hindustan-times15 May, 17:34

‘Drake is not happy’: First reaction to White House's bizarre ‘Iceman’ link in MAGA post

index-hr15 May, 18:12

Drake objavio tri albuma i prozvao pola Hollywooda

enews15 May, 18:31

A Look Back at Kendrick Lamar & Drake's Jaw-Dropping Feud

tmz15 May, 18:31

Rick Ross Blasts Drake on Instagram Story After Surprise 3-Album Release

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variety15 May, 23:44

Drake Becomes Most-Streamed Artist in a Single Day in 2026 on Spotify

hollywood-reporter16 May, 00:20

Can Chart Dominance Burnish Drake’s Battered Reputation?

billboard16 May, 00:44

Drake Is Back With Three New Albums: ‘Iceman,’ ‘Maid of Honour’ & ‘Habibti’ | Billboard News

rolling-stone16 May, 00:52Latest update

Drake Is Spotify’s Most-Streamed Artist in a Day for 2026 Following Three-Album Release