Drake’s Surprise Single What Did I Miss? Tops Spotify and Apple Music, Rekindles Battle With Kendrick Lamar
Drake climbed to No. 1 on U.S. Spotify and Apple Music charts with his surprise single “What Did I Miss?”, which dropped July 4 during a livestream titled “Iceman Episode 1.” The track opened with 2.1 million streams on Spotify in the U.S., instantly claiming the top spot. The song proceeded to shoot to No. 1 on Apple Music’s U.S. chart the same day, marking a powerful return after his lyrical skirmish with Kendrick Lamar earlier this year.
Fans believe “What Did I Miss?” serves as the lead single for Drake’s next album, reportedly called Iceman. In the song, he confronts strained relationships and hints at betrayals tied to his public exchange with Kendrick Lamar.
Drake makes specific reference to Lamar’s 2024 “Pop Out” concert in Los Angeles, where NBA stars LeBron James and DeMar DeRozan appeared. Their presence fueled chatter that they backed Lamar, a claim that Drake seems to address through pointed lyrics.
The release triggered intense online reactions as listeners dissected every bar. Many interpreted the lyrics as a direct continuation of the feud, sparking waves of both celebration and criticism on social platforms. Users flooded Twitter and Instagram with hot takes, launching threads that compared Drake’s latest lines to his earlier diss tracks.
As the single rises on both charts, Drake’s supporters celebrate its debut and take aim at Kendrick Lamar across tweets, posts and forum threads. The moment highlights Drake’s enduring ability to dominate conversations with an unexpected drop.
