Drake Just Hit Another Platinum Milestone With "ICEMAN"

BY Alexander Cole
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Drake released "ICEMAN" four months ago, and the project is still proving to be the most enduring of the year so far.

Drake's ICEMAN is an album that has completely captivated hip-hop fans. Whether you love him or hate him, you can't deny that the Canadian megastar has delivered some bona fide hits on this record.

"Janice STFU," "Shabang," and "2 Hard 4 The Radio" have hovered near or at the top of the Billboard charts. Meanwhile, the rest of the tracklist showcases a Drake who is hungrier than ever to show people he can still be a hitmaker.

There are rumblings that a new album called FOMO could be dropping soon, although it seems more likely that a tour is on the horizon. A new album would be odd timing, especially when you consider the milestones that ICEMAN continues to rack up.

According to Kurrco, ICEMAN has officially sold over two million units in the United States. That means the album is officially eligible for a Double-Platinum certification from the RIAA.

Drake's ICEMAN Goes Double-Platinum

When you consider the fact that the album only dropped four months ago, it becomes clear as ever that Drake still has it. This was, in many respects, a make-or-break album for him. In the end, he lived up to the ICEMAN name and delivered under pressure.

If Drake is planning another album this year, you have to wonder what the sound is going to be. Is he going to continue dropping bars as he did on ICEMAN, or will he lean into the club and R&B side as he did on HABIBTI and MAID OF HONOUR?

There is also a chance he goes into country thanks to his newfound appreciation for Ella Langley.

Drake always has us guessing, and "FOMO" is just another example of that.

About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!

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