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

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.

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