Drake fans used blowtorches & pickaxes on a giant ice block to find his 'Iceman' album release date. Police shut down the fiery Toronto event.
- April 21, 2026
AceShowbiz - On Monday, April 20, fans gathered at a Toronto parking lot to witness a unique promotional event by Drake. The artist revealed that the release date for his upcoming album, Iceman, is concealed within an enormous ice structure installed at the site.
What started as fans taking selfies and admiring the impressive glacier soon turned into a determined effort to unveil the hidden album release date before the ice melts naturally. Attendees resorted to extreme measures, bringing blowtorches, pickaxes, charcoal, and lighter fluid in attempts to break through the ice.
One particularly bold fan increased the stakes by offering a free car to anyone who could find a key he had embedded inside the massive ice block. The growing fires on top of the installation eventually drew police intervention, leading to the crowd being dispersed for safety reasons.
Drake has been teasing the Iceman project for over a year, and last month confirmed its imminent arrival. Despite this, the official release date remains a mystery tied to the melting ice.
Experts estimate that the ice will take about four days to melt completely, which could reveal the album’s release date by Friday, April 24. However, some speculate the launch might be delayed until as late as July.
This creative marketing stunt has captivated fans and sparked widespread speculation about when Drake will drop his ninth solo studio album. The excitement and anticipation continue to build as the ice slowly gives way to the big reveal.