'My Dad Got Cancer Right Now': Drake Opens up on Iceman Album
The revelation comes in the opening track of Iceman, where Drake also reflects on aging and family pressure.
- On Thursday, 39-year-old rapper Aubrey Drake Graham revealed his father, Dennis Graham, is battling cancer in his new song "Make Them Cry," the opening track of his surprise album Iceman.
- Drake released Iceman as one of three surprise projects Thursday, alongside Maid of Honour and Habibti, using the opening track to share the personal health update with fans.
- Reflecting on his family and career, Drake raps, "My dad got cancer right now, we battlin' stages," while addressing his own struggles with aging and industry criticism in the track.
- On Instagram, Dennis Graham posted a photo embracing his son, captioning it, "The Ice Man and The Nice Man just doing what we do, don't get it twisted."
- The lyrics offer a rare glimpse into Drake's internal struggles, touching on family dynamics, aging, and financial pressures surrounding his career in a vulnerable artistic turn.
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Drake gagged the internet early Friday (May 15) with the release of three new albums. Fans were expecting ‘Iceman,’ but were surprised by ‘Maid of Honour’ and ‘Habibiti.’ From fans to celebrities like Rick Ross, the timelines have been poppin’ off for hours with reactions to the projects. Now, one reaction is going viral. And the call is coming from inside Drizzy’s house, his dad, Dennis Graham. He cleared the air following an outpouring of love…
Drake reveals his father is battling cancer in new ‘Iceman’ song ‘Make Them Cry’
In his latest album 'Iceman', Drake shares an emotional moment revealing his father's cancer diagnosis in the song 'Make Them Cry'. Fans react with support and prayers as the rapper reflects on family challenges and personal struggles.
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