Akademiks Leaks New Drake Snippets as ‘Iceman’ Rollout Heats Up

Post By DJ Longers
February 6, 2026

“15 Years of My Soul”: Akademiks Leaks New Drake Snippets as ‘Iceman’ Rollout Heats Up

TORONTO — The 6 God is finally coming out of the cold. Following months of cryptic Instagram teases and a silent 2025, DJ Akademiks has set the hip-hop world ablaze by revealing several explosive snippets from Drake’s forthcoming ninth studio album, Iceman.

The leaks, shared during a late-night livestream on Thursday, February 5, offer the most significant look yet at the rapper’s headspace following his high-profile lyrical battles of the previous year. The tracks appear to signal a shift toward a more introspective, albeit combative, era for the Toronto superstar.

The "Double Agent" Warning

In the most talked-about snippet, Drake takes direct aim at his detractors and the industry at large. Over a minimalist, atmospheric beat reminiscent of his Dark Lane Demo Tapes era, Drake dismisses the debate over his "Greatest of All Time" status as an "understatement."

“Even my label, gave 'em 15 years of my soul,” Drake raps in the clip. “I’m looking at these double agents... and I’m realizing the greatest is an understatement.”

The verse has already sparked intense speculation regarding Drake’s current relationship with Republic Records and OVO Sound, suggesting that the "Iceman" persona may be a response to feeling isolated within the very industry he has dominated for over a decade.

“Free Slime” and Subtle Jabs

Beyond the industry critiques, Akademiks played a second snippet that leans into Drake’s signature "melodic petty" style. The track includes a shout-out to the incarcerated Young Thug with a "Free Slime" ad-lib, while other bars seemingly address the "loyalty" of those who looked up to him.

The snippets align with a cryptic Instagram caption Drake posted just last month: “I was expecting people who look up to me to look me in the eyes too... but I was wrong about them like I was wrong about you.”

The ‘Iceman’ Rollout So Far

While a definitive release date has yet to be announced, the Iceman rollout has been accelerating throughout early 2026. The album is expected to be a solo effort, marking his first full-length project since 2023’s For All the Dogs, following his 2025 joint EP with PARTYNEXTDOOR, $ome $exy $ongs 4 U.

Confirmed and rumored details for the project include:

Production: Frequent collaborators Tay Keith, Oz, and Gordo are reportedly handling the bulk of the "icy" sonic landscape.
The "Marvel" Connection: Fans are closely watching a rumored collaboration with Marvel, potentially linking the album to the character Bobby Drake (Iceman), following a series of X-Men-themed teases on Drake’s "plottttwistttttt" finsta account.
The Singles: Tracks like “What Did I Miss?”, “Which One” (ft. Central Cee), and the Yeat-assisted “Dog House” are all expected to anchor the tracklist.

Mixed Reactions

The reaction to the Akademiks snippets has been polarized. While die-hard fans are hailing the "venting" Drake as a return to his best form, some critics and "reactors" have called the snippets "underwhelming," suggesting that the pressure of the Kendrick Lamar feud still hangs over the rapper’s output.

“Drake is in his fortress of solitude right now,” Akademiks told his viewers after playing the clips. “He’s cheffing. He knows what people are saying, and Iceman is the response to all of it. He’s not just cold—he’s frozen over.”

As the winter draws to a close, all eyes are on OVO to see if the Iceman will finally melt the charts this spring.