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Published 15:53 15 May 2026 GMT
Drake has finally released his long-awaited Iceman project alongside two surprise albums, Habibti and Maid of Honour, and fans are already convinced the rapper has packed the records with digs at everyone from rivals to former friends.
The clearest target across the albums appears to be Kendrick Lamar, with listeners pointing to repeated references about the fallout from their 2024 feud, “industry politics,” and former allies switching sides.
Several tracks, especially material tied to the heavily discussed “1AM in Albany,” reportedly feature bars about “West Coast saviors” and accusations against Drake turning into “performance art,” which many fans see as direct Kendrick references.
Another surprising name pulled into the speculation is LeBron James.
Drake allegedly makes references to betrayal and people close to him publicly abandoning him, with listeners connecting the lyrics to LeBron vibing to Kendrick tracks during the rap battle drama.
J. Cole also appears to catch a few subtle jabs, though fans say the tone sounds more disappointed than aggressive.
Some listeners believe Drake criticizes Cole for stepping away from the Kendrick situation after the “7 Minute Drill” fallout and attempting to stay neutral.
Meanwhile, leaked track discussions have also linked lyrics to Dr. Dre, with bars reportedly touching on “OGs picking sides” and West Coast loyalty politics during the feud era.
Other celebrities and artists heavily speculated to be targets include Issa Rae, Future, Metro Boomin, Rick Ross, The Weeknd, and A$AP Rocky.
Fans suspect Drake throws indirect shots at Future and Metro Boomin over their involvement in the anti-Drake alliance that formed around “Like That,” while lyrics about “aging rappers clout-chasing” have been interpreted by some as aimed at Rick Ross.
There’s also speculation that Drake continues taking subliminal shots at The Weeknd and A$AP Rocky through lyrics about Toronto politics, celebrity status, and relationship drama.
Beyond specific names, much of Iceman appears directed at what Drake sees as betrayal from the wider industry.
Across the albums, he seemingly targets “industry friends,” podcasters, former collaborators, NBA personalities, influencers, and what he calls “culture vultures” and “revisionists.”
