Drake’s latest single, “What Did I Miss?”, has officially made a splash on the charts and in the culture. Dropped earlier this month, the track sees the Toronto rapper addressing the aftermath of his headline-making feud with Kendrick Lamar — and calling out those who he felt didn’t stand by him during the battle. With sharp bars and a pointed message, the song didn’t take long to grab attention, both for its content and its chart success.
In one of the most talked-about lines, Drake raps, “Last time I looked to my right, you ns was standing beside me. How can some people I love hang around pes who try me?” The lyrics appear to target former allies who remained silent or took neutral stances during his lyrical war with Kendrick, signaling that the tension and betrayal still linger. The track’s emotional weight and Drake’s introspection have clearly struck a chord with fans, as “What Did I Miss?” quickly shot to the top of the Spotify and Apple Music charts following its release.
According to Chart Data on X, the song has now officially debuted at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 — a strong showing that reflects Drake’s continued dominance in the music world. It’s the lead single from his upcoming album ICEMAN, a project that still doesn’t have a confirmed release date. However, during a recent livestream, Drake teased multiple unreleased tracks from the album, leaving fans buzzing with anticipation over what else he has in store.
While “What Did I Miss?” is proving to be a commercial success, it has sparked mixed reactions among Drake’s peers and critics. Travis Scott has praised the track, standing by Drizzy and celebrating his lyrical comeback. But not everyone is impressed. Charlamagne Tha God had a blunt take on The Breakfast Club, criticizing the visuals from the music video that feature Drake surrounded by firearms. “It’s a cool record, I mean Drake can rap, Drake can make music — we know that,” he said. “But y’all don’t think it’s extremely corny for him to be in a video surrounded by guns? What is the point?”
Pusha T also didn’t hold back. In a recent interview with Complex, he dismissed the song outright, stating, “It’s just not for me,” when asked if the track made it into his playlist.
Despite the critiques, “What Did I Miss?” has clearly resonated with fans and fueled even more conversation around Drake’s current standing in hip-hop. As the anticipation builds for ICEMAN, this single has already set the tone — one of defiance, reflection, and a reminder that Drake still moves the needle. Whether applauded or criticized, he continues to dominate the discourse, proving once again that when Drake speaks, the world listens.
