Drake's leaked track "1 AM In Albany" targets Kendrick Lamar, Joe Budden & more, sparking major buzz over its pointed lyrics.
- May 24, 2026
AceShowbiz - The recent leak of a track titled "1 AM In Albany" has stirred considerable buzz among fans of Drake, especially due to its pointed lyrical content targeting several well-known figures.
This unreleased song, which surfaced on social media late Tuesday alongside two other leaked pieces linked to Drake’s upcoming ICEMAN project, quickly became the focal point of online discussions. The track features references to prominent personalities including Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, LeBron James, Joe Budden, and Dr. Dre.
One of the most talked-about portions of the track appears to take aim at Joe Budden. Drake alludes to Budden’s infamous incident involving naked sleepwalking and hints at a past relationship with a woman connected to Budden. The lyrics suggest a scenario where Drake provided an unforgettable experience to this woman while Budden was dealing with discomfort.
In addition, the song includes a line interpreted by many listeners as a jab at Dr. Dre, referencing possible legal consequences if certain actions were taken. These provocative lines contribute to the overall diss-heavy tone of the leaked track.
This leak comes just before the anticipated release of ICEMAN, a project that Drake has been promoting in recent weeks through various online clips and episodic videos. The buildup to this release has fans eager and speculating about the content and messages in the new music.
Adding to the intrigue, Joe Budden recently expressed expectations that he might receive subliminal disses on Drake’s forthcoming album. He also predicted that J. Cole and LeBron James could be mentioned, fueling speculation about the album’s confrontational themes.
As the ICEMAN release approaches, "1 AM In Albany" offers a glimpse into the tense and provocative lyrical territory that Drake might explore, signaling that the project could ignite more conversations and reactions within the hip-hop community.
This article is based on reporting originally published by MediaTakeOut.