Drake's father Dennis Graham has been diagnosed with cancer, as the rapper prepares to release his highly anticipated album, "Iceman." In an exclusive preview from the upcoming project, Drake shares this devastating news in an emotional interview. "My dad got cancer right now; we're battling stages," he says. The revelation comes at a time when Drake and Graham have been working on mending their strained relationship. Drake and Dennis had a tumultuous past, but they recently reconnected after years of estrangement. One notable example is from the single "One Dance," where Dennis praised his son, stating that Drake was destined for stardom since he was young.
During an interview with host Van Lathan, Dennis shared, "Do you ever look at him and just - yes, obviously you're proud of him - but do you ever just look at him and say, 'That's my son. He's the biggest star in the world'? I always say that. I always tell people, 'That's my son. And people say, "We know, Dennis!
"We know he's your son! But I'm just so proud of him.'" The rapper also shared a heartwarming childhood story about his father and son bond. At the age of five, Drake was sitting in the backseat of his dad's car while their father played a song that Dennis had written. Unbeknownst to him, Drake began singing along with the melody. "He continued at five years old," Drake explained.
"And I looked back at him and said, 'Aubrey, do you know that song?' And he said, 'No, Dad, I'm just following you.' And he was right on the nose. Every note." "Iceman" is set to be released on May 15th, and fans are eagerly anticipating more updates from Drake as he continues his journey with this powerful new album. The news of Dennis Graham's cancer diagnosis serves as a poignant reminder of the complexities in familial relationships and the strength that can emerge from adversity. As Drake prepares to share "Iceman," the world watches closely to see how these recent revelations will shape his music and future projects.
