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Drake confirms Iceman album for May 15 via Toronto ice sculpture
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A Twitch streamer uncovered the May 15 release date for Drake's ninth studio album, Iceman, hidden inside a giant ice sculpture placed in a Toronto car park on April 20. Fans quickly chipped away at the structure with pickaxes and tools, prompting police to cordon it off. The stunt marks Drake's first solo album since 2023's For All the Dogs.
Isaiah Rashad has featured TDE labelmate SZA on 'Boy in Red' from his latest album It's Been Awful. The track reunites the longtime collaborators. A video for the song is available.
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UK rapper Little Simz announced her new EP, Sugar Girl, set for release on May 8 via AWAL. The project marks her first music since last year’s Lotus. She teased it with an Instagram verse from an unreleased song.
Promoter Ticketek is offering refunds to fans of Wu-Tang Clan's Australian tour dates after four members failed to appear. The absences occurred starting with the Brisbane show on March 25, with Method Man, Raekwon, Cappadonna, and Young Dirty Bastard not performing. Ticketek confirmed that some members would also miss the Melbourne and Sydney dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
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Producer James Blake has asked to be removed from the producer credits on Kanye West’s newly released album Bully, specifically the closing track “This One Here.” Blake explained that while some of his original elements remain, the final version differs greatly in spirit from what he created. The move comes amid the rollout of West’s first new LP since 2024.
Jay-Z has voiced concerns about whether battling remains essential to hip-hop, pointing to the Drake and Kendrick Lamar feud as an example that has gone too far. In a GQ interview, he criticized how such rivalries now involve personal attacks and children amid social media amplification. He suggested collaborations could replace destructive battles.
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Wu-Tang Clan has extended its 'Wu-Tang Forever: The Final Chamber' tour into late 2026 with a 26-city North American run. Bone Thugs-N-Harmony will support most dates. The announcement follows the group's European leg and Las Vegas residency.
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