White House posts Drake's 'Iceman' album cover with MAGA chain
Drake's latest album, "Iceman," has been referenced by the White House, and the public's response is stone cold.
The cover of the highly anticipated 18-song project, released May 15, shows a hand wearing a bedazzled glove, with the pointer finger and thumb pinched together.
However, just hours after the rapper's album dropped, the White House posted its own version of the artwork on X.
The photo was edited to show the hand holding a large chain with a diamond-encrusted pendant that says "MAGA," which stands for "Make America Great Again," a slogan widely associated with President Donald Trump.
"ICED OUT," the post on X states.
USA TODAY has contacted Drake's team and the White House for comment.
Fans respond to the White House's post
Historically, the administration has been criticized for using AI-generated images and memes on social media. The doctored "Iceman" album cover garnered a negative reaction from Drake fans. Some called on the Canadian rap star to respond.
"handle this @Drake," one X user wrote.
Another person added, "Delete this."
Major celebrities like Sabrina Carpenter and Olivia Rodrigo have previously slammed the White House for using their music in its posts.
In December, the administration incorporated Carpenter's song "Juno" in a video showing individuals being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
"This video is evil and disgusting," Carpenter wrote at the time. "Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda."
Drake drops 3 albums for fans
On Friday, Drake shocked fans with the release of "Iceman," along with two other surprise albums, "Habibti" and "Maid of Honour."
It comes after his fiery feud with Compton emcee Kendrick Lamar. In 2024, former President Joe Biden used Lamar's diss track "Euphoria" to take a jab at Trump.
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Contributing: Brendan Morrow, USA TODAY