Drake hints Cole Palmer is inspiration behind his new album name as he shares brilliant video of Chelsea star
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Drake appears to have hinted Cole Palmer was the inspiration behind his new album name
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The rapper shared a picture of Palmer saying his rapper name would be "Iceman" which is the name of the new album
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However, Palmer's exploits have gone beyond the pitch, with the Wythenshawe ace racking up a load of celebrity mates at numerous events he has attended.
One previous event saw Palmer, 23, make acquaintances with Canadian rapper
But Drake now appears to have revealed he took more away from Palmer than simply friendship.
Instead, he appears to have hinted that the name of his latest album, "Iceman" was actually inspired by the attacking midfielder.
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In an Instagram post by Drake with a series of photos and videos, the 38-year-old shared a video of Palmer answering a question.
Palmer was asked: "If you were to be a rapper, what name would you go with?"
The former
Drake's latest album - his first solo release since 2023 and his beef with Kendrick Lamar - being called Iceman while he also shares a clip of Palmer saying the name is surely more than simply a coincidence.
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Though some believe it is simply part of the marketing material.
Fans took to social media to discuss.
Cole Palmer and Chelsea celebrate in style as they arrive back at their hotel after Club World Cup victory
One said: "There's no way Drake's album title is based on a Cole Palmer interview clip."
A second said: "Was Iceman named Cole Palmer? I have just seen the video of Drake, Central Cee, and Cole Palmer.
"Wow, man. My favourite ever artist and my 2nd favourite footballer collaborating. I hope Cole is part of the rollout for the new album. That is superstar territory no other current player has reached."
A third added: "Drake using Cole Palmer in his Iceman rollout would be generational marketing."
Another said: "Drake using Cole Palmer for the Iceman rollout would be genius."
A fifth said: "Drake needs to drop a Cole Palmer bar in ICEMAN."
While Drake builds hype for his new album, expected to release by the end of the year, Palmer has been chilling following his Player of the Tournament exploits at the Club World Cup in the
Last week, he was seen
Connie, who had been dating Palmer for a year with the pair having met when they were 17,
She said: 'Don't believe everything you read online. The lies that people post to get views/likes is so sad!
'It's actually wild the amount of abuse I have received from grown men in the last 24hrs! No I have never proposed a marriage lol.'
Following Connie and Palmer's split, a source told SunSport: 'Connie and Cole have known each other since they were teenagers — but handling a relationship in the public eye is never easy.
'Cutting ties on Instagram is a big deal for the young generation and speaks volumes.
'Cole has a lot on at the moment and has been spending time in the Caribbean to learn more about his family roots.'
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