Drake posts Top Gun references on Instagram, fans speculate on Iceman-inspired new album

Clues from Drake's social media hint at a possible Top Gun-inspired theme for his next album.

Drake has been dropping a series of enigmatic hints that have fans buzzing with speculation about his next big project. 

The rapper recently released three new songs as part of his "100 Gigs" drop, but it's clear that these tracks are just the beginning. 

Fans believe that Drake is gearing up for a major album release, and they've zeroed in on one key detail: his apparent obsession with the character Iceman from the classic film Top Gun.

Over the past few weeks, Drake has been posting a series of cryptic images on his burner account, including several photos of Finnish Formula One driver Kimi Räikkönen, who is famously known as "Iceman." 

Räikkönen is celebrated for his cool demeanor under pressure, a trait that parallels the Top Gun character. 

The rapper has even gone so far as to post an extreme close-up screenshot of Val Kilmer as Iceman, without any caption or explanation, further fueling the speculation.

This isn’t the first time Drake has used movie references to communicate with his audience. 

During his high-profile beef with Kendrick Lamar, Drake frequently posted scenes from films like 10 Things I Hate About You and The Equalizer 2 to convey his thoughts and emotions. 

These posts were more than just casual references—they were calculated moves that added layers of meaning to his public persona. 

Now, fans are theorizing that Drake’s latest posts are part of a broader narrative. 

The concept of Iceman—a character known for his unflappable nature and strategic thinking—seems to resonate with the image Drake wants to project, especially after the intense public scrutiny he faced during his feud with Lamar. 

According to those close to the rapper, including frequent collaborator Gordo and friend Lil Yachty, Drake has been in high spirits since the feud ended, further supporting the idea that he is embracing a new, confident phase in his career.