"Make Them Know" is a song by Canadian rapper Drake from his studio album Iceman (2026).
| "Make Them Know" | |
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| Song by Drake | |
| from the album Iceman | |
| Released | May 15, 2026 |
| Length | 4:08 |
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| Music video | |
| "Make Them Know" on YouTube | |
Content
editIn the lyrics, Drake addresses his challenges resulting from the escalation of his feud with rapper Kendrick Lamar in 2024. He reflects on how difficult July 2024 was for him, his lawsuit against Universal Music Group and his views on how the Grammys evaluate his music, among other issues.[1] Drake suggests that he has changed significantly since the earlier days of his career.[2][3]
Critical reception
editArmon Sadler of Billboard and Joe Simpson of Clash both praised the song for its display of vulnerability; the former ranked it as the seventh best song on Iceman,[1] while the latter commented "These moments peeking behind the curtain into Drake's psyche, showcasing insecurity and embarrassment off the back of a beef on the global stage make for some of the most interesting moments on the album."[2] Aron A. of HotNewHipHop commented that the song "feels leagues ahead of some of their previous collaborations on Scary Hours 3, channeling the same icy precision that made leaks like 'Fighting Irish' so compelling in the first place. Drake leans into effortlessness without sounding disengaged, which becomes one of the album's biggest strengths."[4] Roisin O'Connor of The Independent considered it a "relief, in a way, to hear him acknowledge on 'Make Them Know' that he's far from the introspective, vulnerable and frequently funny artist of 2010's Thank Me Later, 2013's Nothing was the Same or 2017's More Life."[3]
Music video
editA music video was released on the same day as the song. In it, Drake supplies a gas canister and uses it to burn down an apparent bot farm.[5]
Charts
edit| Chart (2026) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA)[6] | 42 |
| Australia Hip Hop/R&B (ARIA)[7] | 18 |
| Canada Hot 100 (Billboard)[8] | 17 |
| Global 200 (Billboard)[9] | 25 |
| Greece International (IFPI)[10] | 40 |
| South Africa Streaming (TOSAC)[11] | 14 |
| Sweden Heatseeker (Sverigetopplistan)[12] | 3 |
| US Billboard Hot 100[13] | 21 |
| US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs (Billboard)[14] | 17 |
References
edit- 1 2 Sadler, Armon (May 15, 2026). "Drake's 'ICEMAN' Album: All 18 Tracks Ranked". Billboard. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
- 1 2 Simpson, Joe (May 15, 2026). "Drake – Iceman Review". Clash. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
- 1 2 O'Connor, Roisin (May 15, 2026). "Drake can still produce gold. So why does he insist on being such a loser?". The Independent. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
- ↑ A., Aron (May 18, 2026). "Drake "ICEMAN" Album Review". HotNewHipHop. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
- ↑ Ihaza, Jeff (May 18, 2026). "Drake's 'Iceman' Trilogy Turns 'Not Like Us' Inside Out". Rolling Stone. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Drake – Make Them Know". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
- ↑ "ARIA Top 40 Hip Hop/R&B Singles Chart". Australian Recording Industry Association. May 25, 2026. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Drake Chart History (Canadian Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Drake Chart History (Global 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Official IFPI Charts − Digital Singles Chart (International) − Εβδομάδα: 20/2026" (in Greek). IFPI Greece. Archived from the original on May 27, 2026. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Local & International Streaming Chart Top 20 Week 21, 2026". The Official South African Charts. Archived from the original on May 29, 2026. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Veckolista Heatseeker, vecka 21, 2026". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Drake Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved June 6, 2026.
- ↑ "Drake Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved June 6, 2026.