Dennis Graham, the father of Drake, clarified Friday that he is currently cancer-free despite lyrics on his son’s brand-new album suggesting a contemporary battle with the disease.
Graham spoke with reporters outside Bar Jubilee in West Hollywood shortly after the release of “Iceman,” one of three surprise studio albums the Toronto rapper debuted early Friday morning. The confusion stems from the track “Make Them Cry,” where Drake raps about his father’s health in the present tense. On the song, Drake says his father “got cancer right now” and mentions the family is “battlin’ stages.”
Graham told photographers that the lyrics refer to a previous health crisis that has since been resolved. He explained that while he did suffer from lung cancer in the past, he eventually received medical news that the illness had cleared. He described the recovery as a “miracle” and assured the public that he is currently in good health. “I’m all good now,” Graham said while chatting outside the West Hollywood cocktail lounge.
He added that he has even made lifestyle changes following the health scare, including cutting back on smoking. He thanked fans for their concern but reiterated that the health battle mentioned in the lyrics is no longer ongoing. The discrepancy suggests that the songs on “Iceman” may have been written or recorded during the period when Graham was actively undergoing treatment.
“Iceman” was released alongside two other albums, “Maid of Honour” and “Habibti,” marking Drake’s first major studio output since 2023’s “For All the Dogs.”
The triple-album drop follows a high-profile promotional campaign that saw fans in Toronto attempting to melt literal blocks of ice to uncover the release date.
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