What’s really going on with the new Drake track?

A snippet from Drake’s latest album has fans buzzing, not just for the music but for what it might mean in his long-running rivalry with Kendrick Lamar. The leaked track, titled “1 a. m. in Albany, ” drops lines that some listeners think are aimed at Lamar. One line mentions Muggsy Bogues, the shortest NBA player ever—some see it as a subtle jab since Lamar is also on the shorter side. It’s not the first time Drake and Lamar’s friendship turned into public fireworks, and this song might just add more fuel to the fire. The two rappers used to get along before their exchanges got messy. Drake once said he didn’t want to get pulled into back-and-forths, calling his lyrics just his own thoughts. But when Lamar’s track “Control” called him out, Drake’s album rollout got tangled up in their rivalry. Lamar didn’t hold back either—his 2024 song “6:16 in L. A. ” and his Super Bowl performance last year kept the drama alive. Drake fired back in 2025 with “What Did I Miss? ” where he calls out people who took sides, hinting at betrayal.Drake’s new track doesn’t stop at Lamar. He takes shots at J. Cole and LeBron James too, calling Cole a “married rapper” and questioning James’ loyalty. The lyrics suggest Drake sees himself as the real one while calling others out for switching teams. It’s a bold move, especially with an album dropping soon. Fans are already picking apart every line, trying to figure out who’s next in the crosshairs. The timing of the leak—just days before the album drops—has everyone talking. Is this just music, or is there more beneath the surface?