Police called to do crowd control after Drake’s massive ice sculpture draws hundreds

Drake’s publicity stunt to announce the release date for his new album ‘Iceman’ has prompted a police response on Dundas and Bond Street.

Toronto police say officers from three different divisions were called to do crowd control after hundreds of people showed up to view, climb, and chip away at a massive ice sculpture constructed to tease the release of Drake’s new album.

Drake previously confirmed that the release date for his album ‘Iceman’ is buried within the huge ice block, located near Dundas and Bond streets in the city’s downtown core.

On Monday night, fans could be seen using various tools, including a blow torch and a pick axe, to try to chip away at the ice block. Some could be spotted standing on top of the ice block, which appears to be about six metres high.

By about 12:30 a.m., police were called to the area to do crowd control at the scene, where as many as 800 people had amassed.

Police said firefighters were also called in to assist.

No injuries were reported and although the crowd has dispersed, police remain on scene.

The rapper’s stunt comes just days after staff at Downsview Park apologized to residents in the area who were caught by surprise by a planned explosion during the filming of a Drake project on Thursday night.

“We understand that the unexpected sounds were alarming and unsettling for many, and we are sorry for the disruption this may have caused,” park management said.

“While there was never any risk to public safety—and Toronto Police Service and Toronto Fire Services were involved —we recognize that this does not lessen the impact the experience had on those affected.”

With files from Bryann Aguilar