Drake leaked '1 A.M. in Albany' track

Drake tracks labeled “1 AM in Albany,” “3PM in New Orleans” and “Supermax” surfaced online on May 14, according to hip-hop outlets that said the songs appeared less than a day before the rapper’s reported album release. The leak drew immediate attention because “1 AM in Albany” was described by multiple outlets as containing lines aimed at Kendrick Lamar and other public figures. Drake had not publicly commented on the leak by Thursday afternoon, and Reuters could not independently verify the authenticity of the recordings. Media previews and fan-rollout coverage have pointed to May 15 as the release date for a project titled “Iceman.” ### Which songs were reported to have leaked? HipHop-N-More reported on May 14 that three Drake songs had “found their way onto the internet” — a studio version of “Supermax,” a partial track being called “3PM In New Orleans,” and a full song being called “1PM In Albany.” The same report said the leak surfaced “just over 24 hours” before “Iceman.” (hiphop-n-more.com) HotNewHipHop separately reported that “1 AM In Albany” had leaked online ahead of the album’s planned May 15 arrival. The two outlets used different timestamps in the title — “1PM” versus “1 AM” — but both described the same song as the leak drawing the most attention. ### Why did one track get more attention than the others? (hiphop-n-more.com) HotNewHipHop said the song it called “1 AM In Albany” ran about five minutes and featured Drake “addressing everyone.” The outlet said the track included apparent references to Kendrick Lamar, LeBron James and J. Cole. HipHop-N-More said the Albany track “directly addresses Kendrick” and “sends a shot at Dr. (hiphop-n-more.com) Dre and LeBron James.” USA Today’s For The Win said the leak “may or may not” contain a fresh Lamar diss, reflecting the uncertainty around lines that were circulating on social media before any official release. ### What, exactly, have outlets said about the lyrics? (hotnewhiphop.com) HipHop-N-More quoted one line that referenced “23 and me” and another line it presented as aimed at Kendrick Lamar. HotNewHipHop highlighted bars it said referred to Lamar’s height, LeBron James’ team-switching history and J. Cole as “the married rapper” who stepped back. (hiphop-n-more.com) Neither outlet said Drake named every target directly in the song. Reuters could not independently authenticate the audio or confirm whether the circulating track was finished, altered or generated from an earlier demo. ### Has Drake confirmed that “1 AM in Albany” is on the album? Drake’s official website, Drake Related, did not show an “Iceman” album page in search results reviewed on May 14. (hiphop-n-more.com) The site prominently listed past releases and merchandise, but Reuters did not find a track list or an official post confirming “1 AM in Albany” as part of the album. HipHop-N-More said there was “no word” on whether the leaked songs would end up on the LP. (hiphop-n-more.com) HotNewHipHop also said whether the track would appear on “ICEMAN” remained unclear. ### Why are reports tying this to Kendrick Lamar again? Kendrick Lamar and Drake were the central figures in a widely covered 2024 rap feud that produced multiple diss tracks, including Lamar’s “Not Like Us,” as recapped by USA Today’s For The Win in a February explainer. (drakerelated.com) The new leak drew notice because both HipHop-N-More and HotNewHipHop framed the Albany track as reviving that exchange. (hiphop-n-more.com) USA Today’s For The Win wrote on May 13 that the leaked song had “reignited” questions about whether the feud was active again, though it stopped short of saying that had been confirmed. That remains the clearest public posture around the leak: heavy speculation, limited direct confirmation. (ftw.usatoday.com) ### What happens next, and what is still unconfirmed? May 15 is the date cited by HotNewHipHop and USA Today’s For The Win for Drake’s reported “Iceman” release. If the album appears as scheduled, its official track list will determine whether “1 AM in Albany,” “3PM in New Orleans” or “Supermax” were part of the rollout or separate leak material. (ftw.usatoday.com) Drake had not publicly addressed the leak in the sources reviewed by Thursday, and no official album page surfaced in those searches. The next concrete milestone is Friday, May 15, when “Iceman” is expected to be released if the preview coverage proves accurate. (ftw.usatoday.com) (hotnewhiphop.com)