Easter eggs in Drake’s new album covers: Rapper gives nod to Michael Jackson, Taylor Swift and more

The rapper shared all three covers on Instagram after the conclusion of his 'ICEMAN' Episode 4 livestream on Thursday

Drake revealed the official cover art for his three new albums ICEMAN, Maid of Honour and Habibti ahead of their release on Friday.

The rapper shared all three covers on Instagram shortly after the conclusion of his ICEMAN Episode 4 livestream on Thursday evening. The albums arrived simultaneously, marking Drake’s first solo studio releases since For All the Dogs in 2023.

The cover for ICEMAN features a gloved hand covered in sparkling rhinestones or sequins making an “okay” gesture against a black background.

The image appears to reference Michael Jackson’s iconic embellished gloves. Beneath the hand is a friendship bracelet spelling out “ICEMAN”, a design style widely associated with Taylor Swift and her fans during the Eras Tour.

 

 

 

 

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Maid of Honour presents a vintage-style double exposure portrait of a young blonde woman, believed to be Drake’s mother, holding a bouquet of pale flowers. Layered over the image is the faint outline of a young Drake alongside his father.

 

 

 

 

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Meanwhile, the artwork for Habibti shows a woman’s eyes partially concealed behind strips of masking tape. The image places emphasis on dramatic dark eyeliner and eyeshadow.

 

 

 

 

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The three albums arrive during a significant period in Drake’s career following the widely publicised feud with Kendrick Lamar, which dominated headlines throughout 2024.

Fans and commentators have closely followed the rollout for ICEMAN, including speculation over lyrical references and guest appearances.