Drake's Iceman drop freezes CN Tower, electrifies Toronto

After weeks of strategic hype, Drake dropped his ninth studio album "Iceman" at midnight Thursday, accompanied by two surprise releases that sent shockwaves through Toronto. The rollout culminated in a dramatic ice display across the CN Tower—visible from across the city—and chaotic crowds gathering downtown to witness the moment. The rapper also left a handwritten thank-you note for Mayor Olivia Chow at City Hall, where one of his music videos was filmed. One of the album's tracks, 'Make Them Remember,' features Drake inside the mayor's office, which Chow confirmed he had "borrowed" for the shoot. The activation represents a rare moment of a major artist taking over an entire metropolitan area for a single release event.