The internet moves fast, but the rumor mill moves even faster. If you have been on TikTok or Twitter/X over the last few days, you probably saw a wild screenshot from Drake's Instagram story. In the photo, Drake and two of his friends are wearing Klay Thompson jerseys, with the words "ICEMAN MAY 15TH" slapped across the top.
How the Fake Screenshot Spread
People immediately started claiming that Drake was officially taking Klay's side in his messy breakup with Megan Thee Stallion. But before you get too invested in the drama, let us set the record straight: the screenshot is 100 percent fake. Here is exactly how this viral storm started, why people believed it, and how everyone got played by an old picture.
The Breakup Announcement
To understand how we got here, we have to go back to late April 2026. Megan Thee Stallion publicly announced her breakup with Dallas Mavericks star Klay Thompson. In true Megan fashion, she did not hold back, accusing Klay of cheating and having major commitment issues.
While breakup announcements are nothing new, what happened next set the internet on fire. A UK podcaster went viral after claiming that female celebrities hold all the social power, boldly stating: "We did not know Klay Thompson before Megan Thee Stallion."
Sports fans absolutely lost it. Klay Thompson is a four-time NBA champion, a future Hall of Famer, and a global superstar. The idea that he was "unknown" before dating Megan sparked a massive wave of memes and debates across social media.
The Fake "ICEMAN" Screenshot
As the debate raged on, a screenshot supposedly from Drake's official Instagram account (@champagnepapi) started circulating. Drake and Megan have a history of bad blood, so fans immediately jumped to the conclusion that Drake was trolling her to defend Klay. The screenshot showed Drake holding up a Klay Thompson jersey, seemingly teasing a new track or project called ICEMAN dropping on May 15th.
It looked incredibly real. It had the authentic Instagram story UI, Drake's real handle, and even the "43s" timestamp to make it look like someone caught it early before it was deleted. But it was entirely fabricated.
The Origin of the Photo
So, where did the photo actually come from? The original, unedited picture dates all the way back to June 2019 during the NBA Finals. At the time, Drake was heavily trolling the Golden State Warriors. He posted a photo with his friends wearing throwback Dell Curry and Kevin Durant jerseys.
An internet prankster took that exact photo from 2019, used some high-quality editing tools to swap the names on the jerseys to "Thompson 11," and added the fake ICEMAN text at the top. While it made for a great viral moment, Drake has not actually spoken out about the Klay and Megan breakup.
Lessons in Fake News
This whole situation is a masterclass in how easy it is to spread fake news in 2026. A little bit of Photoshop, a trending pop-culture moment, and some existing celebrity beef are all it takes to convince millions of people that a lie is the truth. So next time you see a spicy celebrity screenshot, take a second to fact-check before you hit that retweet button!
