Drake is back with his long-awaited ninth studio album, debuting new music Thursday night in a livestream set against the backdrop of several notable Toronto locations.

The local rap superstar hosted the hour-long event, which featured a “frozen” CN Tower and an over-the-top fireworks display at the waterfront ahead of the release of “Iceman.” Two other surprise projects, “Habibti” and “Maid of Honour,” were also released at midnight.

Friday’s release marks the first full-length album by the Grammy-winning artist since 2023 and follows his high-profile feud with Los Angeles rapper Kendrick Lamar in 2024.

Here’s a look at all the spots in Toronto that were featured in the livestream:

‘You’re welcome Iceman’: Drake crashes Toronto City Hall, wears mayor’s chain of office

While the livestream is no longer available online, Drake is now periodically uploading music videos from the event to his YouTube channel.

In “Make Them Remember,” Drake, real name Aubrey Graham, is seen in Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow’s office recording music and writing notes.

At one point, he takes Chow’s chain of office, the ceremonial necklace worn by the mayor, and wears it while rapping in the makeshift recording studio.

In an Instagram post Friday morning, Chow posted a thank you note addressed to her by the 39-year-old rapper.

Drake at Toronto City Hall Drake raps in Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow’s office in “Make Them Remember.” (YouTube/Drake)

“You’re welcome Iceman,” writes Chow in response, accompanied by an ice cube emoji. Chow went on to call Drake a “big booster of our city” and said she was “happy to host his team at City Hall.”

In a statement from a city spokesperson, they said Drake’s team filmed the video overnight on Easter weekend.

Drake’s note to Olivia Chow Mayor Olviia Chow’s hand-written note from Drake is seen in this image. (Instagram: mayoroliviachow)

“A member of the Mayor’s staff was on site while the production team was in the Mayor’s office and while the chain was being used. His team treated the Mayor’s office with care and respect,” they said.

The music video continues in council chamber, where Drake is seen with Toronto influencer Chromazz.

Adonis takes Shane Gillis for a joyride

In “Dust,” Drake’s eight-year-old son Adonis is seen taking comedian Shane Gillis for a spin against his will in a Toronto police cruiser.

In the staged joyride, Adonis and a friend are seen in the driver’s and passenger’s seat, respectively, as Gillis – who’s dressed in a Toronto police officer’s uniform — panics in the backseat.

The cruiser is seen performing high-octane stunts in the downtown core, before travelling along Lake Shore Boulevard to the city’s east end.

Adonis Graham Adonis Graham (right) and a friend take comedian Shane Gillis for a joyride in a Toronto police cruiser. (Youtube/Drake) CN Tower featured prominently

After 75 projectors were used to “freeze” CN Tower Thursday night, Toronto’s most well-known landmark was used for Drake’s “2 Hard 4 Radio” — but in an area of the tourist attraction most people have never seen.

Drake was spotted in the tower’s radome — the white doughnut-looking part of the tower — rapping to the west-coast inspired beat.

The CN Tower The CN Tower is pictured in Toronto, Wednesday, June 26, 2019. The CN Tower opened 43 years ago today THE CANADIAN PRESS/Colin Perkel

At one point, Drake performs on the roof of the tower’s upper levels seemingly without safety equipment. The video for the song has not yet been uploaded.

Yorkville restaurant, Toronto strip club

In “Burning Bridges,” viewers saw the private dining area of one of Drake’s favourite Toronto restaurants: Sotto Sotto.

Surrounded by friends, and featuring a cameo from former MuchMusic VJ Matte Babel, Drake imbibes at the upscale Yorkville Italian restaurant, which he’s shouted at several times in his music throughout his career.

Sotto Sotto Drake and Matte Babel (left) celebrate the release of “Iceman” at Sotto Sotto in Toronto. (YouTube/Drake)

In “Little Birdie,” viewers go inside one of Toronto’s oldest strip clubs, Brass Rail, for a behind-the-scenes look at the adult establishment that’s been operating for more than 50 years near Yonge and Bloor streets.

Brass Rail People walk past the Brass Rail strip club in Toronto on Friday, August 14, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette Bridle Path mansion

Fans got a look inside Drake’s multimillion-dollar Bridle Path mansion in “Janice STFU.”

Drake bought the property on Park Lane Circle in 2015 for $6.7 million and hired Ontario-based luxury home designer and builder Ferris Rafauli to create his custom residence.t

One of the shots featured in the video appears to be a powder room which flooded during a record rainfall in the summer of 2024.

A massive underground car garage, featuring several vintage Ferraris, is also seen in the video. It’s unclear if that garage is also located at the Bridle Path property.

Drake Bridle Path mansion A powder room in Drake’s Bridle Path mansion is seen here. (YouTube/Drake) University of Toronto Scarborough campus

The University of Toronto’s brutalist Scarborough campus sets the stage for “National Treasures.”

In the music video, Drake raps in the Andrews Building, as dozens of his October’s Very Own crew looks on.

The building has been featured in a number of other productions due to its stark architecture, including “Resident Evil,” “The Shape of Water,” and “The Expanse.”

Drake at University of Toronto Drake raps at the University of Toronto’s Scarborough campus in “National Treasures.” (YouTube/Drake)