Drake teases new music with Bahamas photo after dropping ‘Fighting Irish’ freestyle

Drake posts Bahamas photo right after releasing ‘Fighting Irish’ freestyle, signaling a new era in his career.

Drake is once again capturing attention with his latest moves. After teasing new music at the beginning of 2025, the rapper dropped a highly anticipated freestyle, 'Fighting Irish,' on January 3. 

Although the track was quickly removed from YouTube, fans were left buzzing over its pointed lyrics, sparking speculation about who Drake was targeting. The release came shortly after Drake teased snippets of new songs and his upcoming joint project with PARTYNEXTDOOR on January 2.

Amid the frenzy surrounding the freestyle, Drake posted a picture on Instagram from one of his favorite vacation spots, the Bahamas. He wore a tropical shirt, subtly echoing the themes of his 2024 track 'Bahamas Promises.' Though the post didn't mention the freestyle, it seemed deliberate, sending a message that Drake is unbothered by the drama surrounding his music.

The Instagram post and lyrics from 'Fighting Irish' appear to signal that Drake is distancing himself from certain people, with fans speculating that his lines may target figures like Michael Rubin and his White Out parties. The release also fuels rumors of multiple upcoming projects, including a possible album with producer Conductor Williams, who crafted the beat for 'Fighting Irish.'