Drake Flexes His Gym Gains Amid Hype For New Album "Iceman"

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Apr 17, 2018; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Canadian recording artist Drake (right) during game two of the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs between the Washington Wizards and Toronto Raptors at Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Washington. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports via Imagn Images
Amid other narratives about Drake's musical moves and his place within hip-hop these days, he's just focusing on his grind above all else.

A little while after Drake chose to return to public Instagram comments on his page, it seems like he's been down to show fans his everyday life with consistent updates. For anyone doubting his grind in the gym and his dedication to his workout routine, he's got a big flex to show.

The Toronto superstar recently took to his IG Story to post a picture of him at a fitness center, showing off his toned arms and chest. In the replies under the coverage from FearBuck on Twitter below, you'll see plenty of jokes and jabs but also praise for his gains.

It might seem like nothing to make note of, but there is so much speculation and conversation around the 6ix God that fans are just begging for excuses to chime in. After all, Drake's alleged run-in with his frosty former friend LeBron James at a wedding caused a whole lot of fan speculation with very little evidence backing it up.

So even if it's something as simple as a fitness update, OVO fans can't believe that these aren't calculated moves. There is a lot of anticipation for his next solo move, which makes every little development more crucial.

Jagmeet Singh Drake

Drake's next solo album Iceman (if that's even the final title) doesn't have a release date yet, or pretty much any other information. But claims and teases about its aesthetics, his work ethic, and its quality have fans everywhere foaming at the mouth.

However, other narratives surrounding The Boy have more to do with his Kendrick Lamar battle and its eternal, often insufferable fallout. Drake's alleged reactions to the "Grand National" concerts in Toronto got the gossip train at full speed, but they don't amount to much. That is, other than a shady message to Canadian politician Jagmeet Singh for attending the tour stop. At the end of the day, it's still primarily a fanbase war that both artists are using to their advantage in various ways, for better or worse.

Do these frequent IG posts mean that Iceman is right around the corner? We can't tell for sure. But whether it's in the booth or in the gym, Drizzy is clearly putting a lot of work in. Let's hope the results stun us all.

About The Author
Gabriel Bras Nevares is a staff writer for HotNewHipHop. He joined HNHH while completing his B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication at The George Washington University in the summer of 2022. Born and raised in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Gabriel treasures the crossover between his native reggaetón and hip-hop news coverage, such as his review for Bad Bunny’s hometown concert in 2024. But more specifically, he digs for the deeper side of hip-hop conversations, whether that’s the “death” of the genre in 2023, the lyrical and parasocial intricacies of the Kendrick Lamar and Drake battle, or the many moving parts of the Young Thug and YSL RICO case. Beyond engaging and breaking news coverage, Gabriel makes the most out of his concert obsessions, reviewing and recapping festivals like Rolling Loud Miami and Camp Flog Gnaw. He’s also developed a strong editorial voice through album reviews, think-pieces, and interviews with some of the genre’s brightest upstarts and most enduring obscured gems like Homeboy Sandman, Bktherula, Bas, and Devin Malik.