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Drake Shouts Out BTS in New Song "Make Them Cry," Surprising V and J-Hope

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Rolling Stone·May 15, 2026·via Rolling Stone

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V and J-Hope Are in Shock Over Drake’s BTS Shoutout on ‘Iceman’

"I'm feeling like BTS 'cause it took the whole career for me to be so discovered," Drake raps on "Make Them Cry"

By Angie Martoccio

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May 15, 2026

On Friday, Drake released his new album Iceman — and surprise-released two more records: Habibti and Maid Of Honour . The internet is currently reacting to this massive feat — and that includes BTS , who received a shoutout on the Iceman opener “Make Them Cry.”

The reaction came from BTS’ V and J-Hope, posted via V’s Instagram story (a fan posted it on YouTube below). They stand in front of the camera, listening to “Make Them Cry,” head-banging with hats on. But as Drake approaches the fourth line of the first verse — “I’m feeling like BTS ’cause it took the whole career for me to be so discovered” — they freeze, staring at each other in disbelief.

This isn’t the first time BTS and Drake’s paths have crossed. Back in 2018, Drake included J-Hope’s viral take on the “In My Feelings” challenge in the official music video . In a Rolling Stone interview in 2019, J-Hope cited Drake as his dream collaborator, with RM backing him up: “J-Hope just mentioned Drake. I think Drake is really, like, a final destination. We met him at the Grammys, so, yeah, Drake, please call our label if you have time.”

BTS recently returned with their new album Arirang , which they discussed at length with Rolling Stone , with each member getting their own individual cover story . On Saturday, they’ll kick off the first of three nights in Stanford, California, as part of their gigantic world tour .