Drake’s “What Did I Miss?” Set for High Billboard Hot 100 Debut

Drake’s latest single, “What Did I Miss?,” is poised to make a significant impact on the Billboard Hot 100 — and fans are psyched. Dropped during his July 4 “Iceman: Episode 1” livestream, the track debuted atop both U.S. Spotify and Apple Music charts. In its first day alone, it recorded approximately 2.1 million U.S. Spotify streams, immediately claiming the No. 1 spot. Simultaneously, it surged to No. 1 on Apple Music in the U.S., marking another impressive achievement for the Canadian superstar

Produced by a powerhouse team — including London Cyr, O Lil Angel, DJ Lewis, Tay Keith, OZ, FNZ, Elyas, Gyz, and Patron — “What Did I Miss?” is expected to be the lead single from Drake’s upcoming ninth studio album, Iceman The song addresses his fallout with Kendrick Lamar, with fans dissecting lyrics that hint at loyalty and accusations following Lamar’s June 2024 “Pop Out” performance in L.A.

Midweek projections now place the track comfortably within the Top 10 on the Billboard Hot 100. Notably, DJ Akademiks suggested that had the song not dropped after Billboard's tracking week began — which runs Friday through Thursday — it might have debuted at No. 1, a landmark that would have seen Drake edge past Michael Jackson in total No. 1 debuts

This single continues Drake’s remarkable streaming run. It marked his fourth U.S. Apple Music No. 1 of 2025 and topped Apple Music in 13 countries. Meanwhile, on Spotify, it not only led the U.S. chart but also reached No. 15 globally with 2.8 million streams

📊 Summary at a Glance:

Release & Streaming
– Surprise drop via “Iceman: Episode 1” livestream on July 4.
– Debuted at No. 1 on both U.S. Spotify (~2.1M streams) and Apple Music .
– Among Drake’s four U.S. Apple Music No. 1 hits in 2025; chart-topped across 13 countries .
**Billboard Hot 100 Outlook**
– Positioned for a Top 10 debut midweek.
– DJ Akademiks suggests it could have debuted at No. 1 if not for missing a tracking day DeepNewz.
**Musical Context & Content**
– Lead single from forthcoming album Iceman.
– Produced by a team of high-profile collaborators
– Lyrics center on Drake’s public fallout with Kendrick Lamar and issues of loyalty .

With its surprise release, chart-topping performance, and highly personal themes, “What Did I Miss?” continues to show why Drake remains a dominant force in music.

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