Spotify and Apple Music faced problems as many flocked to these platforms to hear rapper Drake's three new albums – Habibti, Maid of Honour, and ICEMAN.

Drake released "Iceman," his first album since the 2024 beef with Kendrick Lamar, and name-checked several famous sports stars.

The internet has gone into a frenzy after Drake dropped three new albums at midnight on May 15, 2026. The new albums are reportedly - Iceman, Maid of Honour, and Habibti.

Lineup confirmed Fans were eagerly awaiting that coveted first listen, but the first song on the album, "Make Them Cry", simply didn't play. The streaming platforms seemed to quickly figure it out, as the songs became playable about 20 minutes after the scheduled release.

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