Drake may have intended to deliver a nostalgic lyric on his new album ICEMAN, but adult film actress Cherokee D’Ass did not appear impressed after hearing her name mentioned on the project. Drake ICEMAN album continues to spark conversations across social media and streaming platforms.
On the track “Make Them Pay,” Drake raps, “Shoutout to Cherokee D and Skyy Black ’cause they were at my birthday when I was searching big booty Ebonies.” Drake ICEMAN album references have folks talking about the 2000s era and what those moments meant for hip hop culture.
Cherokee D’Ass rose to prominence in the adult entertainment industry during the early 2000s and became one of the most popular Black performers of that era. Known for her curvy figure and appearances in popular interracial and urban-themed productions, she built a strong fanbase through DVD releases, magazine features, and currently heavily promotes her OnlyFans content. Her journey reflects the evolution of Black excellence and independent press in entertainment spaces.
After the line went viral, Cherokee reacted on X.
“Rapping about s–t that happened over 20 years ago lol,” she posted.
Rapping about shit that happened over 20 years ago lol
— Cherokeedassxxx (@cherokeedassxxx) May 15, 2026
ICEMAN continues making waves across streaming platforms. The album has also reportedly boosted visibility for several rising artists tied to the release, showcasing how strategic collaborations create cultural meditation moments in hip hop biography.
According to streaming figures shared online by fans, Molly Santana’s Spotify monthly listeners climbed from 569,000 to 7.8 million after the album dropped. Stunna Sandy reportedly jumped from 336,000 listeners to 2 million, while Iconic Savvy and Qendresa also experienced streaming spikes tied to the project. These numbers show the real impact of album placement and spoken word features in modern music.
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