Drake recently released three new albums titled Iceman, Maid of Honour and Habibti. Several tracks on the albums feature collaborations, and the rapper also referenced multiple celebrities in his lyrics. However, it was his emotional song Make Them Cry that left fans shocked after he revealed that his father is battling cancer.Towards the end of Make Them Cry, the rapper made the heartbreaking revelation about his father’s health. He began the verse by reflecting on family responsibilities and personal struggles.“I’m an only child, no one could’ve made another / I have to father my mother and treat my son’s grandfather like my older brother.”Later in the song, Drake directly revealed that his father is currently fighting cancer.“My dad got cancer right now, we battlin’ stages / Trust me when I say there’s plenty things that I’d rather be facin’ / For real / And this time, ask me to dig deeper, I’ll gladly explain it.”The track serves as an emotional reflection on Drake’s life journey — from his childhood and rise to fame to dealing with fake friendships and his father’s health battle.
Dennis Graham reacts after Drake’s album release
Following the release of the albums, Dennis Graham took to social media to support his son’s latest music. The 71-year-old shared a photo of himself hugging Drake along with an emotional caption.“The Ice Man and The Nice Man just doing what we do, don’t get it twisted.”Soon after the post went online, fans flooded the comments section with prayers and supportive messages for Dennis Graham. Many shared heart emojis and wished him strength in his battle against cancer.Although Drake confirmed his father’s diagnosis in the song, the rapper has not shared any further details about his condition at the time of writing.Dennis Graham is also a musician and was previously associated with the band Dennis Graham and the North Memphis Band.
