Drake's ninth solo album "Iceman" drops May 15 — release date hidden in a Toronto ice sculpture

Toronto, May 15. Canadian rapper Drake's much-awaited ninth studio album "Iceman" releases on May 15, 2026, via OVO Sound and Republic Records.

First full solo since 2023

It is his first full-length solo project since "For All the Dogs" (2023). His 2025 release "Some Sexy Songs 4 U" was a collaborative album with PARTYNEXTDOOR.

The 25-foot ice sculpture clue

The release date was hidden inside a 25-foot ice sculpture unveiled in downtown Toronto on April 20. The sculpture had embedded metal pieces that, as the ice melted, revealed "15.05.2026". The stunt went viral on social media.

A three-single rollout

The album was teased through three singles — "What Did I Miss?" (January), "Which One" (feat. Central Cee, March), and "Dog House" (feat. Yeat and Julia Wolf, April). Each was preceded by a YouTube livestream.

Likely tracklist

A leaked tracklist suggests 23 tracks including possible collaborations with 21 Savage, Future, Travis Scott, The Weeknd, and SZA. There are also hints of a "Mob Ties II" track.

Grammy contention

"Iceman" will be in contention at the 68th Grammy Awards (February 2027) for Best Rap Album and Album of the Year. Drake already has four Grammys, though his public differences with the Recording Academy are well-documented.