As anticipation continues building around Drake’s upcoming ICEMAN project, even Toronto’s mayor is publicly celebrating the rapper’s impact on the city.

During a recent interview with CityNews, Olivia Chow spoke enthusiastically about Drake after his team reportedly filmed portions of the ICEMAN rollout inside city chambers. The mayor defended allowing the superstar access to the space, explaining that Drake’s global influence continues to shine a spotlight on Toronto.

“It’s okay, Drake has done so much for the city,” Chow said during the interview.

The mayor went on to explain that the arrangement had been coordinated in advance and that everything used during filming was properly returned afterward. More importantly, she emphasized how valuable the worldwide attention surrounding Drake’s latest release has been for Toronto itself.

“The world was watching, and he’s making us proud,” Chow added, noting that Drake’s influence extends far beyond Canada and helps promote the city on an international level.

The comments come during what many fans are calling the beginning of another “Drake season,” after the rapper surprised listeners by releasing three new songs connected to his highly anticipated ICEMAN era. The rollout has dominated online conversation, with fans analyzing everything from possible subliminal disses to visual clues tied to the upcoming project.

Adding to the viral moment, a handwritten note reportedly from Drake to Mayor Chow also surfaced online. In the message, Drake jokingly referred to the mayor as “Crodi Colivia Chow” while thanking her and teasing “ICEMAN 2026.”

The playful exchange quickly spread across social media, with many fans praising the connection between Drake and his hometown city leadership.

As excitement around ICEMAN continues growing, Toronto appears fully behind its biggest musical ambassador — and Mayor Olivia Chow is making it clear she’s among those cheering him on.