The Internet Can’t Stop Talking About Drake’s “Frozen” Courtside Seats, And These Comments Have Me Dying Laughing

Drake made headlines, and he wasn’t even there!

Kaysey Davis
by Kaysey DavisBuzzFeedBuzzFeed Staff

Hi, I'm Kaysey and I'm a Contributing Writer for BuzzFeed Canada.

One thing to know about Drake: he loves Toronto and loves the Toronto Raptors even more. So it shouldn't be a huge surprise that the rapper chose his favourite city and sports team to be part of the rollout for his upcoming album, Iceman.

A celebrity wearing leather pants and a black sweater sits courtside at a basketball game, smiling and interacting with people around them
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But of all the things Drake could do to tease his upcoming album, I, for one, was not expecting him to turn his courtside seats into an art installation. The rapper unveiled his "frozen" seats during a Raptors game against the Brooklyn Nets in Toronto (which they won BTW). And while I can enjoy the pop culture moment that this is, I'm also kind of exhausted by the rollout for his album because it's been literal YEARS in the making.

Two courtside seats on a basketball court, encased in ice, next to regular seats. Empty stadium seating in the background
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After releasing his EP, 100 GIGS, in August 2024, Drake began teasing a new studio album. And in July 2025, he made an official announcement by posting a video on YouTube, which included footage of him driving an ice delivery truck around Toronto.

Person in a vehicle gestures while sitting in the driver's seat, with a cityscape visible through the window at night
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Fast forward to 2026, and we still don't actually know when Iceman is coming out. Drake has dropped everything but a release date, so I'm sorry, I can't get too excited.

A man with braided hair and a beard looks surprised, wearing a large coat while seated at a table inside a casual setting
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And I'm not the only one who's had a strong reaction to this news. Fans and haters alike have flooded the internet with their reactions and opinions on Drake's latest Iceman spectacle:

Comment joking about Drake being absent for over a year
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Tweet by Evolving Eric saying, "Tough highkey but Brodie needa drop the album."
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A social media comment questioning someone's appearance at the playoffs and suggesting they don't contribute effectively
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Comment reads: "Iceman never comin" with 33 likes
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Tweet praising an artist's self-promotion success, highlighting their growth without label support
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Tweet by Alex: "ICEMAN on the way. Drizzy Drake is the GOAT ???. This is tough!!!! ???"
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Comment reads: "Better be careful, sitting on ice can cause hemorrhoids."
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Comment by user CanadianPotatoo: "Only Drake would do something this corny."
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Tweet from That's So EZ Sports: "I guess Elsa is on Team Kendrick."
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A comment discussing an artist's new album unrelated to Raptors playoffs and mentioning his influence on popularizing the Raptors and Toronto globally
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What are your thoughts on Drake's "frozen" courtside seats? When do you think Iceman will drop? Tell us in the comments!

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