Drake’s new albums ICEMAN, HABIBTI, and MAID OF HONOUR are receiving both praise and backlash online, but dealing with criticism is nothing new for the Toronto superstar, especially dating back to the Take Care era.
While Drake has faced heavy scrutiny over the past two years, he appeared to respond to the latest criticism surrounding his new releases by revisiting old reactions to his 2011 classic Take Care from HotNewHipHop users.
As spotted by Kurrco on Twitter, Drizzy reportedly shared a screenshot on his Instagram Story this weekend showing users reacting to the album when it first dropped. Some of the comments were far from flattering.
“Drake lost some respect with this one,” one user wrote, while another called the project “weak, repetitive, boring at times… Nothing new, nothing exciting… Same ole, same ole… Blah!”
Another user complained there was “Too much singing for me,” while others jumped in to defend the album or argue that Lil Wayne’s Tha Carter IV was the better release.
One fan even admitted they preferred Thank Me Later because of its features and “classic” verses, describing Take Care as a “good album but not great.”
Just like the response to Drake’s latest trilogy, opinions on Take Care were split between glowing praise and harsh criticism proving that some things never really change.
What makes it even funnier is that this isn’t the first time Drake has shared HotNewHipHop’s old Take Care comment section. Back in 2023, when For All The Dogs dropped, he reposted the same screenshots on Instagram, seemingly giving a mix of a shoutout and subtle shade to the negative reactions. The 6 God clearly found the criticism amusing then, and he probably still does now. Any new backlash is likely just more fuel for the jokes.
No matter how critics feel about Drake’s music, his ICEMAN trilogy is dominating commercially. The projects are smashing streaming records, setting up massive Billboard runs, and keeping fans fully engaged. Whether listeners want rap-heavy tracks, smooth R&B vibes, or club-ready anthems, the trilogy offers plenty to explore. With Drake continuing to evolve while staying successful, those old critiques now feel like a mix of proven-wrong takes and recurring patterns that never really go away.
