This could end up being Drake’s most consequential album.
It’s been a full year since the Drake vs. Kendrick Lamar beef reached its peak, and while there’s no need to rehash the drama, the aftermath is worth examining. One of the biggest questions now is: How does Drake move forward in an industry that seemingly turned its back on him? The 20 vs. 1 dynamic that defined 2024 put the Toronto rapper in a strange spot, where features may no longer come easily, and trust may be harder to earn.
Historically, Drake’s albums have leaned on a deep bench of A-list and B-list collaborators. With bridges burned and alliances formed against him, his upcoming releases could demand more heavy-lifting than ever. That makes his next move crucial—and potentially historic.
Well, the wait won’t be long. Drake has officially announced his next album, Iceman, via Instagram. The project is slated for release in 2025, and according to industry insiders like Akademiks and Adin Ross (who claim to have heard it already), this might be one of Drake’s best and most important bodies of work to date.
In the last 12 months, Drake has quietly delivered a handful of solo tracks—“No Face,” “NOKIA,” and “Sideways”—that suggest he’s in a creative groove people just don’t want to admit. Whether Iceman brings back the hungry underdog energy or introduces a completely evolved version of the 6 God, one thing’s certain:
Drake’s about to attempt the biggest comeback in hip-hop history.
Drake – ICEMAN
— Ratings Game Music (RGM) (@RATINGSGAME) June 28, 2025
(COMING 2025)
Drake just announced Iceman, his 2025 comeback album. After the Kendrick beef and industry fallout, this might be the most important project of his career. pic.twitter.com/JMuhY4Row2
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