Drake releases Iceman, two additional albums

Drake released three albums on Friday, May 15, expanding what had been billed as the arrival of “Iceman” into a larger drop that also included “Habibti” and “Maid of Honour.” Consequence reported the projects went live at midnight Eastern time, while The FADER said Drake had previewed songs and visuals in a YouTube livestream titled “Iceman Episode 4” before the official release. Together, the three records total 43 songs, according to The FADER. The releases mark Drake’s latest full-length music after a year in which his feud with Kendrick Lamar continued to shadow coverage of his work. ### How many albums did Drake release on May 15? Friday’s release was a three-album drop, not a single album rollout. Consequence identified the records as “Iceman,” “Habibti” and “Maid of Honour,” and said all three were streaming on major digital platforms. Variety, Rolling Stone and other music outlets also reported the same three titles on Friday. (consequence.net) The FADER said “Iceman” is Drake’s ninth studio album and that the two additional projects functioned as his 10th and 11th records. That outlet said the combined package runs 43 songs. Consequence separately listed 18 tracks on “Iceman,” 11 on “Habibti” and 14 on “Maid of Honour.” ### What is on the three projects? Consequence reported that “Iceman” includes collaborations with Future, Molly Santana and 21 Savage. (consequence.net) The same report said “Habibti” includes features from Sexyy Red, PartyNextDoor and Loe Shimmy, while “Maid of Honour” includes Popcaan, Central Cee, Sexyy Red, Stunna Sandy and Iconic Savvy. The FADER’s account broadly matched that lineup and added that visual companions for each song debuted early through Drake’s YouTube stream. (thefader.com) The outlet also reported cameo appearances in the videos from Molly Santana, Future, DJ Akademiks and comedian BenDaDonnn. ### What happened with “1 AM in Albany”? A leaked track called “1 AM in Albany” surfaced before the albums arrived. (consequence.net) AOL, citing the leak ahead of Friday’s “Iceman” release, said the song appeared to revive Drake’s feud with Kendrick Lamar. The FADER said rap blogs framed the track as containing lines aimed at Lamar, LeBron James, J. Cole and Joe Budden. (thefader.com) Those claims were presented in early coverage as interpretations of leaked lyrics rather than as a formal single release. Outlets tied the leak to the broader rollout because it appeared in the final stretch before the three albums went live. ### How was the release announced? Consequence reported that Drake previewed songs from the projects in the hours before release through a YouTube livestream called “Iceman Episode 4.” The FADER also said the livestream carried early visuals tied to the records before the midnight debut. (aol.com) A YouTube upload for the Drake song “White Bone” shows it as part of “HABIBTI,” credited to Drake and released on May 15, 2026, under OVO and Republic Records through Universal Music Group. (aol.com) That posting offered one direct platform-level sign that the new material had begun appearing across official channels. ### Where can listeners find the albums now? Consequence said all three albums are now streaming on major DSPs, and The FADER said listeners could stream the records on Spotify and Apple Music. (consequence.net) Friday’s coverage across music outlets treated the three projects as live releases rather than teasers or pre-saves. May 15 is the key date in the rollout. (youtube.com) Drake’s next measurable milestone will be how the 43-song release performs across streaming platforms and charts in the coming days, with Spotify, Apple Music and Billboard expected to reflect the first wave of listener response. (thefader.com) (consequence.net)