Drake Teases ‘ICEMAN’ Album During Holiday Kick Streams, Says He’s Headed on a “Last Recording Trip”

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Drake Teases ‘ICEMAN’ Album During Holiday Kick Streams, Says He’s Headed on a “Last Recording Trip”

Drake may be gearing up for his next musical era — and he’s letting fans in on it in real time.

During a series of holiday Kick streams held between December 21 and 23, the rapper teased updates on his long-rumored project ICEMAN, telling viewers he’s preparing for what he described as a “last recording trip” to “finish that sht up.”* The comment immediately sparked speculation online that the album could be nearing completion.

According to stream recaps circulating on social media, Drake used the second night of the Stake-sponsored streams to update fans on ICEMAN, a project he first hinted at back in July. While no official release date has been announced, the album is reportedly being eyed for a 2026 release. Drake did not clarify whether the upcoming recording trip would mark the final stages of the project, but his wording sent fans into full detective mode.

Beyond music talk, the streams featured Drake gambling with fan giveaways, joking around with longtime friend and streamer BenDaDonnn — who playfully trolled the chat with fake comments — and spotlighting new music. At one point, Drake played “Me or Ma” by UK underground rapper Cityboymoe to kick off the stream, a move that many fans viewed as a major co-sign.

Drake also used the platform to preview unreleased fashion, showing off NOCTA collaborations with Nike and Chrome Hearts, including a pair of orange Hot Step 2s. Despite ongoing chatter about retirement, the rapper appeared unfazed, brushing off speculation as he remained active on stream and hinted at continued deal negotiations.

For now, Drake hasn’t officially confirmed when ICEMAN will arrive — but if his holiday stream comments are any indication, the wait may not be as long as fans think.