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Drake drops Iceman and two extra albums after Kendrick feud

The world was waiting for one Drake album. Along came three. The rapper's dropped his anticipated solo record, Iceman, plus two more - Habibti and Maid of Honour - with 43 songs in total. They include collaborations with artists including Central Cee, 21 Savage and PARTYNEXTDOOR. They are the first albums the Canadian has dropped since his beef with US rapper Kendrick Lamar escalated in 2024. And, yes, he does bring it up on the new record. So, is the "iceman" no longer "nice man", as he raps? Drake's three new albums are a mixture of musical styles. Iceman is more rap and hip-hop focused, Habibti leans more towards R&B, while Maid of Honour is dance music-inspired. The big question about the heavily hyped new release was whether Drake would use his new music to reignite his bitter feud with Lamar. He appears to take aim at his rival with some lyrics, accusing him of using his birthplace of Compton, Los Angeles as a backdrop for acts of charity, while escaping to a celebrity life elsewhere. "Handin' out turkeys on camera inside of your hood, then you go back to the hills," he raps on one track. And on Iceman album opener, Make Them Cry, it looks like Drake has given a glimpse into

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Drake's surprise three-album drop makes UK Official Chart history

Drake has made UK chart history by becoming the first artist to debut three studio albums inside the top 10. The rapper dropped his anticipated solo record, Iceman, plus two more surprise ones - Habibti and Maid of Honour - on 15 May.…

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Drake's surprise three-album drop makes UK Official Chart history

Drake has made UK chart history by becoming the first artist to debut three studio albums inside the top 10. The rapper dropped his anticipated solo record, Iceman, plus two more surprise ones - Habibti and Maid of…

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Drake drops Iceman and two extra albums after Kendrick feud

The world was waiting for one Drake album. Along came three. The rapper's dropped his anticipated solo record, Iceman, plus two more - Habibti and Maid of Honour - with 43 songs in total. They include collaborations…

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Drake has made UK chart history by becoming the first artist to debut three studio albums inside the top 10. The rapper dropped his anticipated solo record, Iceman, plus two more surprise ones - Habibti and Maid of Honour - on 15 May.…

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