Canadian rapper Drake sparked major online debate after referencing BTS in his new song Make Them Cry from the album Iceman. The lyric, “I’m feeling like BTS ’cause it took the whole career for me to be so discovered,” quickly went viral across social media platforms, dividing fans over whether the line was meant as praise, comparison, or subtle criticism.

Drake sparks controversy with Iceman song

The controversy erupted almost immediately after Iceman dropped on May 15, 2026, alongside Drake’s surprise companion albums Habibti and Maid of Honour. Fans across X, Reddit, and TikTok began dissecting the BTS lyric, with some interpreting it as Drake acknowledging the global impact and long journey of the K-pop group. Others, however, felt the comparison was awkward or unnecessary, especially given the rapper’s recent controversies and ongoing scrutiny following his feud with Kendrick Lamar.