Drake releases three albums May 15

Drake released three albums on May 15, expanding what had been billed as the arrival of “Iceman” into a larger midnight drop that also included “Habibti” and “Maid of Honour.” Variety reported that the Toronto rapper disclosed the three-album plan at the end of his “Iceman Episode 4” livestream on YouTube, then posted the cover art for each project on Instagram. (variety.com) The three records arrived simultaneously at midnight Eastern time, according to Variety. Collectively, they contained 43 songs and a long guest list that included Future, 21 Savage, Sexyy Red, Central Cee and PartyNextDoor. ### How did the release unfold on May 15? Variety reported that “Iceman” had been expected as a standalone album before Drake used the closing moments of his livestream to announce that “Habibti” and “Maid of Honour” would land at the same time. (variety.com) The outlet said he framed the move with a message that all three albums were dropping at midnight. May 15 had already been set as the date for “Iceman” weeks earlier. Variety reported on April 21 that Drake confirmed the release date after a Toronto promotion involving blocks of ice and a bag retrieved by streamer Kishka. (variety.com) ### What is in the three-album release? Variety said the combined release runs to 43 songs. The outlet listed guest appearances from Future, 21 Savage, Sexyy Red on two songs, Qendresa, Molly Santana, Central Cee, Popcaan, PartyNextDoor, Loe Shimmy, Iconic Savvy and Stunna Sandy. Variety’s track listing excerpt showed “Ran To Atlanta” featuring Future and Molly Santana among the songs on “Iceman.” USA Today reported that “Shabang” was also part of the broader release. (variety.com) ### How long had Drake been teasing “Iceman”? Variety reported that Drake had been teasing “Iceman” as early as 2024, when he referenced the “Top Gun” character nicknamed Iceman on social media. (variety.com) The outlet said he later shared a screenshot of a folder labeled “2.0 – Iceman,” adding to speculation about the project’s name. July 2025 marked the start of a more formal rollout, according to Variety, when Drake launched “Iceman Episode 1” on YouTube and previewed new music including “What Did I Miss?” Variety said later livestreams introduced tracks including “Which One” with Central Cee and “Dog House” with Julia Wolf and Yeat. (variety.com) ### Where does this sit in Drake’s recent release schedule? Variety described “Iceman” as Drake’s first full-length solo album since 2023’s “For All the Dogs.” The outlet also noted that he released a collaborative album with PartyNextDoor, “Some Sexy Songs 4 U,” in February 2025. (variety.com) The same Variety report said Drake had continued issuing loose tracks and archive-style releases in 2024, including songs with Young Thug, 21 Savage, Latto and Playboi Carti. ### What happened after the albums hit streaming services? Spotify records fell within hours of the release, Variety reported on May 15. (variety.com) The outlet said Drake became the platform’s most-streamed artist in a single day in 2026, while “Iceman” became the most-streamed album in a single day this year and “Make Them Cry” the most-streamed song in a single day in 2026. Amazon Music also posted a strong opening, according to Variety. (variety.com) The outlet said “Iceman” had the biggest first 24-hour global streaming debut for a hip-hop album in 2026, while the three albums together delivered the service’s biggest first 24-hour global streaming debut of the year. May 15 remains the key release marker for all three projects, and the albums are now available on major streaming services, with “Iceman,” “Habibti” and “Maid of Honour” listed separately and the YouTube “Iceman” livestream series serving as the rollout’s central promotional vehicle. (variety.com 1) (variety.com 2)