Drake‘s new album, “ICEMAN,” is hours away from dropping, and based on a leak sample of one of the tracks, he’s not holding back. The project, coming May 15, 2026, will be Drake’s first full-length album since his headline-making beef with Kendrick Lamar. Their feud took over pop culture in ways some people weren’t prepared for, leading other A-listers to chime in. One of those voices was Drake’s former friend, LeBron James. In the leaked track, Drake wastes no time making it clear where he stands with the Los Angeles Lakers star. For those who may have been hoping for reconciliation—think again.
One of Drake’s songs, “1 AM In Albany,” was shared online overnight, and it features suggestive lyrics about some of his industry peers.
Of course, in the five-minute track, Drake takes a shot at Lamar, calling him short and hinting that he was surprised the Grammy-winner popped off the way he did with his viral hit, “Not Like Us.”
Elsewhere in the track, Drake trashes James, saying, “I shouldn’t even be shocked to see you in that arena, because you always made your career off of switching teams up.”
He continued, “Please stop asking what’s going on with 23 & me, I’m a real n****, and he’s not, it’s in my DNA.”
Drake Had Beef With James After The NBA Player Was Spotted Dancing To Lamar’s Diss Track
Drake’s lyric about James won’t be a surprise to his most loyal fans. According to a previous report from The Blast, Drake was upset in the summer of 2024 when he spotted James dancing to Lamar’s diss track about him during the rapper’s “Pop Out” concert that year.
In October 2024, Drake seemingly addressed the clip of James during a speech in Canada, saying, “My real friends are definitely in the building.”
He went on, “But let me tell you that you’re going to come to a point in life where people you thought were friends, people you thought were close to you switch up.”
Drake didn’t stop there. He added, “They might try to move funny with you. They might stab you in the back. They might do a lot of things to you. You’ll come to that realization, wherever you’re at in life. You’ve probably been there and you’ll be there again. That’s how life is. Sometimes it’s you and you alone by yourself.”
James Addresses His Strained Relationship With Drake During A Previous Interview With Speedy Mormon
James opened up about his strained relationship with the “One Dance” rapper during a candid interview with Speedy Mormon, according to The Blast.
During their conversation, James admitted he wasn’t holding any grudges toward Drake, adding that he still has respect for the performer he considered a friend.
“Always wish him the best. Obviously, um, different places right now, currently. He’s doing his thing, I’m doing mine. But it’s always love, for sure,” he said.
In the past, Drake has been open about his admiration for James and his career, admitting to texting the NBA champion before games to offer encouragement.
“I always let him know that it’s his night,” he shared. “Let’s get it, let’s go out there with a clear mind and forget all the other stuff going on and just stay focused on the task. That ring. Tonight, I told him it was his night. And it was his night tonight.”
The ‘Big Rings’ Rapper Faced Backlash In Summer 2025 After Appearing Alongside Morgan Wallen
Last summer, Drake stirred up controversy after appearing alongside country singer Morgan Wallen. The latter has faced criticism over the years for screaming racial slurs and displaying disorderly behavior.
According to The Blast, social media users blasted Drake online, questioning why he would be OK with standing next to Wallen, given the singer’s many public scandals.
“Yeah, not beating the colonizer accusations,” someone wrote, while another called his move “wild.”
The 39-Year-Old Has Spent $500,000 Betting On Jake Paul
Another report from The Blast details the hefty six-figure sum Drake lost by betting on Jake Paul.
For those who may be unfamiliar, Paul stepped into the boxing ring in December to face off against Anthony Joshua, a two-time heavyweight champion and Olympian.
While some believed Paul had a chance to make history, the controversial streamer and influencer lost in the sixth round after Joshua delivered a serious hook, sending Paul to the ground.
Before the match, Drake posted a screenshot of his Stake bet slip, showing he placed a $200,000 wager on Paul to win.
In 2024, Drake placed a whopping $355,000 bet on Paul to defeat Mike Tyson during their headline-making fight.
Will he bet that his upcoming album pushes him back into the spotlight? Only time will tell.
