City Nash is weighing in on the rollout for Iceman and believes Drake could be making a major mistake by continuing to focus on his feud with Kendrick Lamar instead of letting the music speak for itself.
During a lengthy livestream, City Nash said he genuinely hopes Drake’s upcoming album becomes a classic, but argued that going back into diss mode after everything that happened in the Kendrick battle may ultimately hurt the momentum surrounding the project.
According to Nash, many Drake fans continue defending him over the accusations and narratives that exploded during the rap feud, but he pointed out that several controversial talking points were first referenced by Drake himself in earlier diss tracks. Nash specifically mentioned the legal discussions surrounding Drake’s dismissed lawsuit and claimed the judge reportedly reviewed multiple diss records connected to the case before making a decision.
The streamer argued that the biggest issue now is timing. In his opinion, every time Drake shifts the conversation back toward Kendrick Lamar, it only increases anticipation for Kendrick’s response instead of keeping fans focused on the album itself. He believes that if another diss exchange happens immediately after the release of Iceman, public attention could quickly move away from Drake’s music and back into rap battle discourse.
City Nash also criticized how Drake handled the final stages of the Kendrick feud last year. He claimed Drake should have ignored certain records instead of responding instantly, arguing that the constant back-and-forth gave Kendrick even more momentum culturally. Nash suggested that Drake’s smartest move now would be creating records that dominate clubs and streaming platforms rather than trying to outdo Kendrick lyrically in another direct war.
At one point, Nash even suggested Drake should focus on connecting with different regions of California musically instead of continuing to attack Kendrick head-on. He referenced Northern California artists and sounds while discussing how Drake could rebuild momentum in a completely different way.
Despite the criticism, Nash repeatedly clarified that he is still a fan of Drake’s music and credited the rapper for creating “the soundtrack” to much of his twenties. However, he stressed that being a supporter does not mean blindly agreeing with every move the rapper makes.
The livestream quickly sparked debate online, with fans divided over whether Drake should fully reignite the Kendrick Lamar rivalry during the Iceman rollout or move on entirely and focus strictly on the music.
