In early February 2026, multiple unreleased Drake snippets believed to be from his forthcoming Iceman album leaked online. Popular streamer DJ Akademiks played short clips of new material during a livestream just before J. Cole’s The Fall-Off dropped, leading fans to speculate about Drake’s timing and intent. The leaked bars include punchy lines about industry “double agents” and refrains that reject the “greatest” label while hinting at deep frustrations with collaborators and his label.
The content in these latest snippets seems notably reflective and confrontational rather than purely promotional. In one of the most discussed clips Drake appears to address detractors and perceived traitors with lines like “gave ’em 15 years of my soul” — a strong metaphor for loyalty and sacrifice. These teasers echo earlier, mid-2025 previews where Drake delivered subliminal shots at fellow artists such as A$AP Rocky and reflected on past conflicts, although it’s not yet confirmed whether those tracks will appear on the final Iceman album.
Despite the buzz, no official release date for Iceman has been announced. Drake’s team has been drip-feeding fans music via Iceman episodes and individual singles like “What Did I Miss?” and “Which One”, but the full project remains unreleased. Fans on social platforms are divided — some think the recent leaks are part of a calculated rollout strategy, while others worry that too many premature clips could dampen the album’s impact.
Industry reaction to the snippets has been mixed: many listeners praise the raw energy and lyrical confidence in the leaked bars, while others are cautious about drawing conclusions without full tracks. The prevailing expectation among fans and commentators is that Iceman will lean into introspective themes and industry commentary, making the recent leaks both a teaser and a hint at the album’s potential tone.
Few minutes ago, another snippet surfaced online where Drake is taking shots again: They saw me dead in their imagination… f*** them / They had to latch onto each other just to try to drag me down / Who really runs the game? I guess you can’t say that out loud / The real numbers and views, I guess you can’t say that out loud.” You can listen to it below:
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ICEMANNEW SNIPPET 🚨
“They had to latch onto each other just to try to drag me down.” pic.twitter.com/uZJDjgMxuI
— Kurrco (@Kurrco) February 7, 2026