Drake is once again dominating the internet — but this time, the conversation is split between massive commercial success and nonstop online trolling.

After surprising fans with the release of three connected albums — Iceman, Habibti, and Maid of Honour — Drake immediately shattered streaming records across multiple platforms.

Spotify reportedly confirmed that the project achieved one of the biggest opening days for a rap album in platform history, while fans flooded social media celebrating the numbers.

But despite the massive commercial success, the internet quickly turned the album rollout into a giant meme war.

One viral trend currently spreading across TikTok, X, Instagram, and Facebook shows fans sitting near trash cans, dumpsters, or piles of garbage while pretending to listen to Drake’s new music.

The joke?

Many critics online are sarcastically calling the albums “trash” despite the record-breaking streaming numbers.

Some listeners argue that the projects focus too heavily on old rap beefs — especially Drake’s long-running rivalry with Kendrick Lamar — instead of delivering fresh concepts or musical evolution.

Others claim the albums rely too much on diss bars, subliminals, and personal shots at celebrities rather than cohesive storytelling or innovative production.

Critics online also pointed out that Drake allegedly spent nearly two years revisiting the aftermath of the Kendrick feud, only for some listeners to feel the final result lacked standout “hit” records compared to his earlier eras.

Meanwhile, Kendrick Lamar supporters have aggressively defended Kendrick’s latest project GNX, calling it more focused, conceptual, and lyrically impactful.

Many fans argue that while GNX contains fewer tracks, the album delivers stronger themes, deeper substance, and a more carefully structured listening experience.

As expected, the rivalry between Drake and Kendrick fans has completely taken over social media once again.

One viral joke especially exploded online after a fan posted a fake testimonial claiming Drake’s album miraculously “cured” his disability.

“Thank you Drake,” the post read sarcastically. “For years I have been paralyzed and stuck in a wheelchair, but when my friend started playing your new album Iceman, I gained the strength to stand up and turn that trash music off.”

The meme instantly spread across social media platforms, generating millions of views, reposts, and reactions.

Still, despite all the trolling, Drake supporters continue defending the project heavily.

Many fans argue that people are confusing internet jokes with real-world impact.

Commercially, the numbers remain massive.

Streaming records, chart dominance, and platform crashes have only strengthened Drake’s reputation as one of the biggest artists in music history — regardless of whether critics personally enjoy the albums or not.

Supporters also argue that Drake’s ability to generate this level of conversation after nearly two decades in the industry proves his influence remains unmatched.

Whether fans love the albums, hate them, meme them, or debate them nonstop, one thing is clear:

Drake still controls the culture whenever he drops music.

And ironically, the louder the internet complains about the albums, the more attention they continue receiving.