Drake Reveals His Father Dennis Graham Is Battling Cancer On New ICEMAN Song.
Drake shared a very personal moment with fans during his new ICEMAN album rollout. During the first song played on ICEMAN Episode 4, Drake revealed that his father, Dennis Graham, is currently battling cancer.
On the emotional track “Make Them Cry,” Drake raps:
“My dad got cancer right now, we battlin’ stages /
Trust me when I say there’s plenty things that I’d rather be facin’ /
For real /
And this time, ask me to dig deeper, I’ll gladly explain it.”
Drake revealed that his father is currently battling cancer in a new track premiered during ICEMAN Episode 4 🙏
“My dad got cancer right now, we battling stages” pic.twitter.com/xUvss92fkn
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The lyric immediately caught fans off guard and quickly became one of the most talked-about moments from the livestream and album release.
Social media was soon flooded with messages of support and prayers for Dennis Graham, who has become a familiar face to Drake fans over the years. Many people online praised Drizzy for opening up about such a personal situation in his music.
Dennis Graham has played a major role in the Toronto rapper’s life and career. Throughout the years, 6 God has spoken openly about his relationship with his father in interviews and songs. Dennis has also appeared at concerts, interviews, and public events alongside his son, becoming well-known among fans for his personality and style.
The emotional revelation came during Drake’s massive ICEMAN Episode 4 livestream, where the rapper officially launched his new music era. Fans were already excited for the release of ICEMAN, but Drake shocked everyone by dropping three albums at once — ICEMAN, Habibti, and Maid Of Honour.
Since the release, listeners have been closely analysing every lyric from the projects. While many songs contain aggressive bars and possible diss tracks, “Make Them Cry” stood out because of its emotional and personal message.
As support continues pouring in online, fans are now sending prayers and positive messages to Dennis Graham and the entire Graham family.
Listen to the emotional track below.
