Drake Criticizes DJ Khaled Over Palestine Stance on New Song
Drake released three albums on Thursday night including the anticipated Ice Man. On the track Make Them Pay from Ice Man the rapper criticizes DJ Khaled for not speaking out in support of Palestine. DJ Khaled has not directly responded to the song but posted a message on Instagram.
The Hollywood ReporterDrake released three albums on Thursday night, including the planned Ice Man record that had been anticipated by fans as his first solo project following a public feud with Kendrick Lamar. The artist also dropped two additional albums titled Maid Of Honour and Habibti, releasing a total of roughly 149 minutes of new music across the three records.
On the track Make Them Pay, the seventh song on Ice Man, Drake criticizes DJ Khaled by name for not speaking out in support of Palestine.
Representatives for DJ Khaled have not responded to a request for comment from The Hollywood Reporter.
Ice Man had been expected as a standalone project, but the addition of Maid Of Honour and Habibti increased the volume of new material made available to listeners. The Hollywood Reporter reported that the three albums together total roughly 149 minutes. No further details on streaming performance or future tour plans were provided in the initial coverage.
Key Facts
Story Timeline
3 events- Thursday night
Drake released three albums including Ice Man, Maid Of Honour and Habibti.
1 sourceThe Hollywood Reporter - Thursday night
Drake included criticism of DJ Khaled on the track Make Them Pay from Ice Man.
1 sourceThe Hollywood Reporter - Friday
DJ Khaled posted an Instagram message quoting Sizzla without directly addressing Drake.
1 sourceThe Hollywood Reporter
Potential Impact
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The song lyrics reference the Israel-Palestine issue in a high-profile rap release.
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The public exchange may increase attention on both artists' upcoming projects.
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DJ Khaled's representatives have not issued a direct response to the track.
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