Drake Compares Betrayal to Bitcoin Volatility in New Track What Did I Miss

Drake Compares Fickle Friends to Bitcoin in Surprise Track

Drake just dropped a new song out of nowhere—and somehow, bitcoin got dragged into it. The track, called “What Did I Miss,” appeared during a July 4 YouTube stream he called “ICEMAN EPISODE ONE.” In it, he plays a worker on break, which feels oddly relatable. But the real surprise? A direct reference to bitcoin’s wild price swings as a metaphor for people who flip-flop when things get messy.

The line’s pretty blunt: *”I look at this sh*t like a BTC / Could be down this week, then I’m up next week.”* It’s not exactly a glowing endorsement of crypto, but it’s definitely one of the clearest mentions of bitcoin in mainstream rap in years. And coming from Drake, who’s not exactly known for financial commentary, it sticks out.

Feud Fueling the Bars?

The track seems tied to his ongoing back-and-forth with Kendrick Lamar, though Drake doesn’t name him directly. Instead, he’s talking about betrayal—how people switch sides when drama heats up. Comparing that to bitcoin’s volatility? It’s a stretch, but it works. Crypto folks might cringe at being compared to fair-weather friends, but hey, Drake’s never been one to sugarcoat things.

What’s interesting is how casually he drops it. No deep dive into blockchain, no shoutout to Satoshi Nakamoto—just a quick, almost offhand comparison. Maybe that’s the point. Bitcoin’s become such a cultural shorthand for unpredictability that even a rapper with zero known crypto ties can toss it into a verse without explanation.

Is “Iceman” Coming?

The song might be part of a larger project called “Iceman,” but Drake’s team hasn’t confirmed anything yet. The YouTube stream’s title hints at it, and the vibe of the track—chilly, detached—fits the name. But with Drake, you never know. He could drop a full album tomorrow or never mention it again.

As for the bitcoin line? It’s already getting attention, partly because crypto references in music are still rare. Sure, there’ve been NFT mentions and a few rappers flaunting their Bitcoin holdings, but Drake’s take is different. He’s not celebrating it or trashing it—just using it as a metaphor. And honestly, that might say more about how bitcoin’s perceived than any technical analysis ever could.

Whether this sparks a new wave of crypto-themed diss tracks is anyone’s guess. But for now, it’s just another weird, unexpected moment in Drake’s career. Up next week? Down the week after? Sounds about right.

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