Drake’s latest album, ICEMAN, includes pointed remarks directed at DJ Khaled. This places the longtime producer in the middle of a broader set of tensions referenced across the project. The track “Make Them Pay” contains the most direct mention. Here, Drake addresses Khaled in connection with political silence and public positioning during ongoing global conflicts. In the song, Drake delivers the line: “And, Khaled, you know what I mean/ The beef was fully live, you went halal and got on your deen/And your people are still waitin’ for a free Palestine/But apparently everything isn’t black and white and red and green, damn,” framing the reference around expectations placed on public figures to speak out on geopolitical issues. The lyric situates Khaled within a broader critique woven through the album’s messaging. View this post on Instagram Khaled’s Jamaica Video Draws Lyric Interpretation Buzz DJ Khaled, who has not publicly responded to the lyric, posted a video around the same period showing him in Jamaica with family while riding a horse. The post included an excerpt from Sizzla’s “Dem Ah Wonder,” which read: “LET GOD RISE AND ALL HIS ENEMIES SCATTER .No man nuh badda than JAH and a wi a run JAH crewUnoo come in a unoo thousands and twoThey stand against you and hating meDem just caant go through dem heart nuh clean nor freeI remind dem so much of who they are supposed to beI am of royalty dem lost dem identity.” The Sizzla excerpt shared in the post centers on themes of faith, identity, and personal conviction, without naming Drake, DJ Khaled, or any specific dispute. Read on its own, the passage does not point to a direct exchange or response, and it does not establish a clear line to the lyric in question. Still, some listeners have drawn their own links between the wording and Drake’s verse, treating it as a possible reply. So far, neither Drake nor DJ Khaled has addressed any connection between the two publicly.

Dennis Graham, the father of Drake, clarified Friday that he is currently cancer-free despite lyrics on his son’s brand-new album suggesting a contemporary battle with the disease. Graham spoke with reporters outside Bar Jubilee in West Hollywood shortly after the release of “Iceman,” one of three surprise studio albums the Toronto rapper debuted early Friday morning. The confusion stems from the track “Make Them Cry,” where Drake raps about his father’s health in the present tense. On the song, Drake says his father “got cancer right now” and mentions the family is “battlin’ stages.” Graham told photographers that the lyrics refer to a previous health crisis that has since been resolved. He explained that while he did suffer from lung cancer in the past, he eventually received medical news that the illness had cleared. He described the recovery as a “miracle” and assured the public that he is currently in good health. “I’m all good now,” Graham said while chatting outside the West Hollywood cocktail lounge. He added that he has even made lifestyle changes following the health scare, including cutting back on smoking. He thanked fans for their concern but reiterated that the health battle mentioned in the lyrics is no longer ongoing. The discrepancy suggests that the songs on “Iceman” may have been written or recorded during the period when Graham was actively undergoing treatment. “Iceman” was released alongside two other albums, “Maid of Honour” and “Habibti,” marking Drake’s first major studio output since 2023’s “For All the Dogs.” The triple-album drop follows a high-profile promotional campaign that saw fans in Toronto attempting to melt literal blocks of ice to uncover the release date.

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“Make Them Pay” finds Drake reflecting on fractured industry alliances on his album ICEMAN, with longtime collaborator DJ Khaled appearing to be the target of his frustration. The record opens with a bar that frames Drake’s cultural dominance: “Dawg, I was Adin Ross with streams before Adin Ross had ever streamed.” The comparison to streamer Adin Ross signals Drake’s claim that he shaped internet-era attention long before streaming culture defined it. He then narrows in on Khaled directly: “And Khaled, you know what I mean.” The delivery suggests familiarity, but also disappointment. Drake implies Khaled will understand the context without explanation. “The beef was fully live, you went halal, and got on your deen,” Drake continues. Drake Brings Up DJ Khaled’s Palestine Silence While Dissing Him On ICEMAN’s “Make Them Pay” The reference to “halal” and “deen” points to Islamic practice and faith. Given Khaled’s Palestinian heritage and Muslim background, the lyric is widely read as Drake criticizing Khaled for stepping away from public conflict and choosing restraint during industry tension involving figures like Rick Ross and Kendrick Lamar. The final lines sharpen the political undertone: “And your people are still waitin’ for a Free Palestine / But apparently, everything isn’t black and white and red and green, man.” Here, Drake references ongoing global calls for Palestinian liberation, while contrasting political clarity with personal loyalty disputes. The lyrics also gain added context due to speculation that Khaled had to remove Drizzy features from his upcoming project Aalam of God. Taken together, the record frames Drake’s message as broader than industry rivalry. It positions loyalty, silence, and public stance as intertwined pressures in both music and identity politics.

Drake takes full advantage of L.A. superproducer Mustard’s past issues with Bay Area Hip-Hop while dissing him over the Mac Dre sampled “2 Hard 4 The Radio” from his new album, ICEMAN. Mustard produced the award-winning diss song, “Not Like Us,” by Kendrick Lamar towards Drake in 2024. Mustard and Drake had been throwing jabs at each other ever since. Built on a flip of Too Hard for the Fuckin’ Radio by the late Bay Area icon Mac Dre, the track is produced by P-Lo, Karri, OZ and Ben10k. The West Coast-inspired backdrop gives Drake room to address Mustard, whom Drizzy also followed on social media, as well as the producer’s ex-wife. “Mustard heard about us, gotta catch up to the slaps,” Drake raps, suggesting that he still believes his music sets the standard. He follows with a more pointed line: “You ain’t had one since me and YG rapped.” That lyric references Who Do You Love?, the 2014 hit that helped cement Mustard’s run as one of rap’s top producers. Drake Slams Mustard On New Track “2 Hot 4 The Radio” From ICEMAN album “Facts, nine-hundred million for the tracks,” Drake adds, highlighting the massive success they achieved together. He then nods to Mustard’s breakout era with, “Rack City, b*tch, we remember that,” referencing Rack City. Drake closes with a stinging critique: “Yeah, you should try and get back to that. This new sh*t, you could’ve kept it on the Laugh Factory.” The message is clear. Drake believes Mustard’s finest work belongs to the past and that his recent output falls short of the hits that once defined his career.

On his new album, ICEMAN, Drake dissed several people, with hip-hop mogul Jay-Z, now JAŸ-Z, being the most notable target. Dissing Jigga across the new album marks the latest remarks in the two’s long-running rivalry. Across “Janice STFU,” “Whisper My Name,” and “Make Them Pay,” the hip-hop superstar questions the influence of rap’s billionaire and makes it clear he no longer seeks validation from the culture’s old guard. On “Janice STFU,” Drake raps, “You boys got big on my name, that’s big enough … we know how you OGs rocking already my n****, the jig is up.” The line reads as a critique of veteran artists who, in Drake’s view, have benefited from his success while maintaining a distance from public conflicts. Drake becomes even more direct on “Whisper My Name.” “I’ll take $500K, not the dinner, I never could learn sh*t from none of y’all.” Drake Disses Hip-Hop Mogul Jay-Z On ICEMAN’s “Janice STFU,” “Whisper My Name,” & “Make Them Pay” The lyric references Jay-Z’s famous “$500,000 or dinner with Hov” debate and dismisses the idea that a conversation with rap royalty holds special value. On “Make Them Pay,” Drake offers his sharpest jab. “You n****s run and talk to Hov for a second opinion. Me, I stood ten Ts, and accepted the mission.” The lyric contrasts Drake’s willingness to face pressure alone with artists who seek Jay-Z’s guidance before making major moves. Taken together, the bars suggest Drake sees himself as fully independent. On ICEMAN, he presents a message of self-reliance. He makes it clear that even Jay-Z’s approval is no longer a prize he is chasing.

Drake gets at J. Cole while revisiting one of hip-hop’s most talked-about fallouts on “Make Them Pay,” a standout track from his surprise triple album release, ICEMAN. J. Cole was among the many dissed by Drizzy in the new album, including LeBron James, Pharrell Williams, and, of course, Kendrick Lamar. On the record, Drake appears to address his strained relationship with J. Cole following the collapse of the 2024 “Big 3” showdown involving Kendrick Lamar. “I stood 10 Ts and accepted the mission, ’cause I’d much rather death than submission,” Drake raps, making it clear he viewed the battle as a challenge he was obligated to face. He then questions Cole’s decision to withdraw after releasing “7 Minute Drill,” his response to Kendrick Lamar’s shots. “How can you press the ignition and let some memories of the past affect your decision?” Drake asks, suggesting that Cole started the conflict, then reconsidering. Drake Slams J. Cole For Ditching Big 3 Battle On ICEMAN Track “Make Them Pay” The most personal moment arrives when Drake confesses, “I love you ’cause of the history, but if we being real, I could never forgive ya.” The line signals that Drake still values their bond, but remains hurt by what he sees as Cole’s retreat. He adds, “And you never called me back, but destiny’s written,” hinting that the two may have stopped communicating. Drake closes the chapter by rejecting the “Big 3” label altogether. “F*ck a big 3 anyway, there was too many chefs in the kitchen, it was a mess to begin with.” With “Make Them Pay,” Drake turns a headline-making rap feud into one of ICEMAN’s most revealing and emotionally charged songs. Drizzy would also diss J. Cole’s mentor, Jay-Z, on the album. Jay-Z’s protege, Meek Mill, would be referenced on the album.

Drake’s ICEMAN rollout concludes with the surprise release of three new albums. The biggest name in hip-hop drops 43 new songs across three albums, titled ICEMAN, Habibti, and Maid of Honour. All three are released under OVO Sounds, with an exclusive license to Republic Records, an imprint of Universal Music Group. Fans had spent months waiting for ICEMAN, a project Drake began teasing as far back as 2024. But during the closing moments of his “Iceman Episode 4” livestream, the Toronto superstar revealed a much bigger plan. As the stream ended, a message flashed across the screen: “All 3 albums dropping at midnight from the biggest sound.” Drake Surprises With Three New Albums: ‘ICEMAN,’ ‘Habibti,’ & ‘Maid of Honour’ The surprise release delivered a heavyweight lineup of collaborators. Future, 21 Savage, Sexyy Red, Central Cee, Popcaan and PARTYNEXTDOOR all appear across the trilogy. Drake used his Iceman livestream series to preview tracks such as “What Did I Miss?,” “Which One” and “Dog House,” steadily building anticipation. In late April, he took the rollout to the streets of Toronto with giant blocks of ice concealing the project’s release date. With ICEMAN, Maid of Honour and Habibti, Drake turned one of the year’s most anticipated albums into a three-part event. The move reinforces his knack for dominating hip-hop conversations and delivering releases on a blockbuster scale.

On a recent TikTok Live, Lizzo addressed renewed attention to her relationship with Nicki Minaj after months of public friction that had already played out online. The question came from a viewer asking where things stood between the two artists following earlier comments attributed to Minaj. Lizzo responded without leaning into specifics, saying, “Somebody asked me if I still fuck with Nicki Minaj. I think that other people’s opinions of me are not my business.” She framed her approach as one of distance rather than dispute, suggesting she was choosing not to dwell on remarks made outside her control. “I don’t really know what exactly was said about me, but I do know that there were some things said about me from her on the internet. I am choosing not to know about that—l don’t want to know, you know what I mean?” she said. For her, the issue appeared less about any single exchange and more about limiting its impact on her day-to-day life. Lizzo also spoke more broadly about the strain of seeing criticism come from both strangers and people she knows personally. “I hope that’s a sufficient answer. A lot of people talk shit about me on the internet. A lot of people—people I actually know, people I actually have a personal relationship [with] have talked shit about me on the internet like I’m just a random celebrity to them. It’s bizarre. I’m like, ‘Ho, is you cool?’ Like, I actually know you. Why are you talking about me to go viral? It’s weird.” Lizzo Pushes Back on Nicki Minaj Comments and Online Backlash She later clarified that her comments were not directed specifically at Minaj, noting that she does not “know Nicki Minaj personally” and does not have a “personal relationship” with her. “Please do not clip this and make this into something it’s not,” she added. “I am trying to fucking have a peaceful life.” She closed with a brief political clarification: “I’m not MAGA. That’s one thing you ain’t ever gonna see me switch up on.” In earlier livestream commentary from December 2025, Lizzo had reflected more broadly on shifting public alignments in entertainment and politics, particularly in response to Minaj’s support for President Donald Trump and the MAGA movement. “You’re about to see an influx of people who see that it is more profitable and more beneficial to join that side,” she said. “You’re going to see it. It already started, and it’s going to continue.” She added, “This is Trump’s first year as president. We got three more years of people who are going to surprise you, and it’s going to hurt your feelings. It’s gonna disappoint you.” In that same discussion, she noted, “There’s money behind everything. There are privileges behind every move that people in these positions make. And I’m not surprised.” The exchange resurfaced in February after Minaj posted a critique of Lizzo on X, writing, “Fat Lizzo lost 300 Ibs just to sell 300 albums. So now she has loose skin AND a flop album, AND a weird charge. Sheesh.” The “weird charge” appeared to reference a civil lawsuit filed by former dancers alleging harassment and other claims, some of which have been dismissed while others remain active. Lizzo has not faced criminal charges. Her upcoming album, Bitch, is scheduled for release on June 5.

As Drake’s ICEMAN approaches its release window, conversation around the project has shifted less toward timing and more toward personnel. Unverified reports continue to circulate about possible appearances from artists such as Lil Baby and Karol G, though the most persistent speculation now centers on a potential reunion with Future. The pairing, once a cornerstone of rap’s collaborative circuit, has been viewed differently in recent years amid broader industry realignments. The tension often traced through this narrative is linked to We Don’t Trust You, the joint project from Future and Metro Boomin that helped reshape rap discourse in 2024. Its influence widened after Kendrick Lamar delivered a sharply worded guest verse on “Like That,” a moment that intensified public divisions across fan bases and peers alike. Since then, speculation around Drake and Future has oscillated between distance and reconciliation, with no official confirmation from either camp. Rumors Swirl as Drake Nears ‘ICEMAN’ Release and Possible Future Collaboration One account circulating within industry conversations credits a small group of Atlanta-connected figures with helping reopen communication between the two artists. “Drake supposedly shot a video with Future and Big Bank and 21 Savage is the reason that beef is squashed,” Yayo said before being the latest voice to fuel rumors of an ICEMAN collab. “Future will be on the Drake album. I told y’all n***as, ICEMAN is back. Stand up fcking Canada.” Addressing recent brief disruptions involving Kendrick Lamar’s catalog on streaming platforms, Yayo added, “Sometimes when you go against the machine, the machine goes against you.” He continued, “We don’t know what it is but we know that he’s going to do numbers. When we hear the Future and Drake record, it’s going to be one of them. The video is going to be crazy.” With only hours remaining before release, Drake is also scheduled to close out his ICEMAN livestream series at 9:45 p.m. EST on YouTube, marking the final promotional chapter ahead of the album’s arrival. Several unreleased tracks have already surfaced online, including “1AM In Albany,” though it remains unclear which records will ultimately make the final tracklist. For now, anticipation continues to build as the rollout reaches its final stretch.