AceShowbiz - Dennis Graham, father of rapper Drake, recently addressed concerns about his health following emotional lyrics on his son's latest album.

On May 15, 2026, alongside two other albums, [strong]Drake[/strong] released ICEMAN, a project containing deeply personal tracks. One song, "Make Them Cry," raised eyebrows due to its candid reference to his father’s cancer battle.

In the track, [strong]Drake[/strong] raps, "My dad got cancer right now, we battlin' stages," which led many fans to worry that [strong]Dennis Graham[/strong] was currently fighting the disease. However, the reality is different, as [strong]Dennis Graham[/strong] clarified in a recent encounter outside Bar Jubilee in West Hollywood.

Speaking to photographers, [strong]Dennis Graham[/strong] explained that his lung cancer diagnosis was in the past. He said, "No, that was a while back. I'm okay now. I'm wonderful. My phone's been going off all night. Thank you guys for the concern. I love you all. From the bottom of my heart, I appreciate it. It was lung cancer at first. Fortunately, I got a message that it disappeared."

He further revealed that although he still smokes occasionally, it's not to the extent it once was. "I have a puff every now and then. But I'm not smoking like I used to," he added, expressing his gratitude for the support he’s received.

The confusion stemmed from the timeline between when the track was recorded and the album’s release. [strong]Drake[/strong] had been working on ICEMAN and two other albums—Maid of Honour and Habibti—since 2023, which contributed to the present-tense lyrics causing misunderstanding among listeners.

Fans have been diving into all three albums since their simultaneous release on May 15, 2026, noting the emotional depth and personal stories shared, including the health struggles within [strong]Drake[/strong]'s family that inspired some of the poignant content.