Drake has made a dramatic return to the center of the rap scene by surprise-releasing a new track titled “What Did I Miss?” during a livestream event called Iceman: Episode 1. The Toronto rapper premiered the track while cruising around in a mysterious “Iceman”-branded van, stirring buzz online with the cryptic setup and aggressive lyrics.
The livestream featured Drake walking through a warehouse before hopping into the van and unveiling his newest single. Fans quickly flooded social media with reactions, many speculating about the meaning behind the “Iceman” persona and the message in the lyrics. The associated website (the-iceman.com) was still inactive at the time of release, adding to the mystique.
More than just a track, the single appears to be a calculated response to the rap beef that dominated headlines earlier this year—his high-profile feud with Kendrick Lamar.
Drake Fires Back at Former Allies and Kendrick Lamar
In “What Did I Miss?”, Drake doesn’t hold back. He addresses the fallout from his months-long lyrical war with Kendrick Lamar, which culminated in a string of diss tracks and Lamar’s viral Pop Out concert in Los Angeles. But instead of firing back directly at Kendrick, Drake shifts focus to those he feels betrayed him.
“Last time I looked to my right, you n—s was standing beside me / How can some people I love hang around pussies who try me?” he raps, calling out unnamed peers and friends for siding with the opposition. Another line strikes even harder:
“I saw bro at the Pop Out with them but been dick riding gang since ‘Headlines.’”
Listeners quickly caught on—Drake’s referencing people close to him who attended Kendrick’s concert or otherwise stayed silent during their beef. The shade appears to extend to NBA figures and industry insiders who may have aligned with Kendrick, either publicly or subtly, during the peak of the conflict.
Another Chapter in the Ongoing Rap Feud
The release of “What Did I Miss?” comes after Kendrick’s chart-topping “Not Like Us,” a diss track that accused Drake of everything from fake street credibility to serious personal allegations. The feud had grown so intense that it even sparked legal speculation and media think pieces. Kendrick walked away from the clash with five Grammy wins and public opinion largely on his side.
Now, with this new track, Drake seems to be rewriting the narrative. He’s not just defending himself—he’s calling out loyalty, questioning allegiances, and reasserting his dominance without directly naming Kendrick. It’s a strategic move, aimed at shaking up the industry once again.
Whether this is the end of the beef or just another round, Drake’s message is clear: he hasn’t forgotten who stood with him—and who didn’t.
As fans dissect every lyric and industry figures brace for more fallout, one thing is certain: the Iceman has returned, and he’s keeping receipts.