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Drake dropped a surprise album and it ruined every fan’s bedtime – but surely he’ll be forgiven.
The Toronto-born hip hop phenom announced his new mixtape to the world with a single tweet on Thursday, teasing his album’s cover art.
And fans freaked out over the news. Within ten minutes, the photo was retweeted over 20,000 times.
Drizzy’s new 17-track album comes amid months of speculation and the release of a 15-minute video released earlier in the day.
“If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late” arrives on the eve of the sixth anniversary of the release of his critically-acclaimed mixtape “So Far Gone.”
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Celebrities Attend The 63rd NBA All-Star Game 2014(01 of40)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 16: Rapper Drake attends the 63rd NBA All-Star Game 2014 at the Smoothie King Center on February 16, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Time Warner Cable Studios And Revolt Bring the Music Revolution(02 of40)
NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 01: Drake performs at the Time Warner Cable Studios and Revolt Bring the Music Revolution event on February 1, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Brad Barket/Getty Images for Time Warner Cable) (credit:Getty Images)
Time Warner Cable Studios And Revolt Bring the Music Revolution(03 of40)
NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 01: Drake performs at the Time Warner Cable Studios and Revolt Bring the Music Revolution event on February 1, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images for Time Warner Cable) (credit:Getty Images)
Drake's "Would You Like A Tour?" Concert - New York, NY(04 of40)
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 28: Singer/rapper Drake performs at Barclays Center on October 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Drake's "Would You Like A Tour?" Concert - New York, NY(05 of40)
NEW YORK, NY - OCTOBER 28: Singer/rapper Drake performs at Barclays Center on October 28, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Drake "Would You Like A Tour?" Concert - Newark, NJ(06 of40)
NEWARK, NJ - OCTOBER 27: Drake performs at the 'Would You Like A Tour?' Concert at Prudential Center on October 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 MTV Video Music Awards - Arrivals(07 of40)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 25: Rapper Drake attends the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center on August 25, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images for MTV) (credit:Getty Images)
Drake "Would You Like A Tour?" Concert - Newark, NJ(08 of40)
NEWARK, NJ - OCTOBER 27: Drake performs at the 'Would You Like A Tour?' Concert at Prudential Center on October 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Celebrities Attend The 63rd NBA All-Star Game 2014(09 of40)
NEW ORLEANS, LA - FEBRUARY 16: Rapper Drake attends the 63rd NBA All-Star Game 2014 at the Smoothie King Center on February 16, 2014 in New Orleans, Louisiana. (Photo by Mike Coppola/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Drake "Would You Like A Tour?" Concert - Newark, NJ(10 of40)
NEWARK, NJ - OCTOBER 27: Drake performs at the 'Would You Like A Tour?' Concert at Prudential Center on October 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
iHeartRadio Music Festival - Day 2 - Show(11 of40)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 21: Recording artist Drake performs onstage during the iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 21, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images for Clear Channel) (credit:Getty Images)
Drake "Would You Like A Tour?" Concert - Newark, NJ(12 of40)
NEWARK, NJ - OCTOBER 27: Drake performs at the 'Would You Like A Tour?' Concert at Prudential Center on October 27, 2013 in Newark, New Jersey. (Photo by Dave Kotinsky/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
iHeartRadio Music Festival - Day 2 - Show(13 of40)
LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 21: Singer Drake performs onstage during the iHeartRadio Music Festival at the MGM Grand Garden Arena on September 21, 2013 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Christopher Polk/Getty Images for Clear Channel) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 MTV Video Music Awards - Show(14 of40)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 25: Drake performs during the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center on August 25, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for MTV) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 MTV Video Music Awards - Show(15 of40)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 25: Drake performs during the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center on August 25, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for MTV) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 MTV Video Music Awards - Show(16 of40)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 25: Drake performs onstage during the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center on August 25, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for MTV) (credit:Getty Images)
2013 MTV Video Music Awards - Show(17 of40)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 25: Drake performs onstage during the 2013 MTV Video Music Awards at the Barclays Center on August 25, 2013 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images for MTV) (credit:Getty Images)
San Antonio Spurs v Miami Heat - Game 7(18 of40)
MIAMI, FL - JUNE 20: Rapper Drake attends Game Seven of the 2013 NBA Finals at AmericanAirlines Arena between the San Antonio Spurs and the Miami Heat on June 20, 2013 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Kevin C. Cox/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
NBA All-Star Game 2013(19 of40)
HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 17: Rapper Drake smiles during the 2013 NBA All-Star game at the Toyota Center on February 17, 2013 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
NBA All-Star Game 2013(20 of40)
HOUSTON, TX - FEBRUARY 17: Rapper Drake smiles during the 2013 NBA All-Star game at the Toyota Center on February 17, 2013 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
The 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards - Arrivals(21 of40)
LOS ANGELES, CA - FEBRUARY 10: Rapper Drake arrives at the 55th Annual GRAMMY Awards at Staples Center on February 10, 2013 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jason Merritt/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 MTV Video Music Awards - Press Room(22 of40)
LOS ANGELES, CA - SEPTEMBER 06: Drake poses with his Best Hip-Hop Video award in the press room during the 2012 MTV Video Music Awards at Staples Center on September 6, 2012 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Pepsi Presents Nicki Minaj's Pink Friday Tour: NYC(23 of40)
NEW YORK, NY - AUGUST 14: Nicki Minaj and Drake perform at Pepsi Presents Nicki Minaj's Pink Friday Tour at Roseland on August 14, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Larry Busacca/Getty Images for Pepsi) (credit:Getty Images)
2012 Tim Hortons NHL All-Star Game(24 of40)
OTTAWA, ON - JANUARY 29: Rap artist Drake performs during the 2012 Tim Hortons NHL All-Star Game between Team Alfredsson and Team Chara at Scotiabank Place on January 29, 2012 in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada. (Photo by Bruce Bennett/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Bing Presents Comedy With Aziz Ansari And A Drake Performance At The Bing Bar - 2012 Park City(25 of40)
PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 21: Rapper Drake performs at Comedy with Aziz Ansari and a Drake Performance presented by Bing at The Bing Bar on January 21, 2012 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Anna Webber/Getty Images for Bing) (credit:Getty Images)
Bing Presents Comedy With Aziz Ansari And A Drake Performance At The Bing Bar - 2012 Park City(26 of40)
PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 21: Rapper Drake performs at Comedy with Aziz Ansari and a Drake Performance presented by Bing at The Bing Bar on January 21, 2012 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Bing) (credit:Getty Images)
Bing Presents Comedy With Aziz Ansari And A Drake Performance At The Bing Bar - 2012 Park City(27 of40)
PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 21: Rapper Drake attends Comedy with Aziz Ansari and a Drake Performance presented by Bing at The Bing Bar on January 21, 2012 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Bing) (credit:Getty Images)
Bing Presents Comedy With Aziz Ansari And A Drake Performance At The Bing Bar - 2012 Park City(28 of40)
PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 21: Aziz Ansari and Drake attend Comedy with Aziz Ansari and a Drake Performance presented by Bing at The Bing Bar on January 21, 2012 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Bing) (credit:Getty Images)
Bing Presents Comedy With Aziz Ansari And A Drake Performance At The Bing Bar - 2012 Park City(29 of40)
PARK CITY, UT - JANUARY 21: Rapper Drake performs at Comedy with Aziz Ansari and a Drake Performance presented by Bing at The Bing Bar on January 21, 2012 in Park City, Utah. (Photo by Michael Buckner/Getty Images for Bing) (credit:Getty Images)
Drake Performs At The Joint At The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino(30 of40)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 01: Recording artist Drake performs at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino January 1, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Drake Performs At The Joint At The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino(31 of40)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 01: Recording artist Drake performs at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino January 1, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Drake Performs At The Joint At The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino(32 of40)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 01: Recording artist Drake performs at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino January 1, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Drake Performs At The Joint At The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino(33 of40)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 01: Recording artist Drake performs at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino January 1, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Drake Performs At The Joint At The Hard Rock Hotel & Casino(34 of40)
LAS VEGAS, NV - JANUARY 01: Recording artist Drake performs at The Joint inside the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino January 1, 2012 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
New Year's Eve 2012 With Carson Daly(35 of40)
NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 31: Rapper Drake performs on stage during New Year's Eve 2012 With Carson Daly in Times Square on December 31, 2011 in New York City. (Photo by Neilson Barnard/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
2011 American Music Awards - Show(36 of40)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 20: Rapper Drake performs onstage at the 2011 American Music Awards held at Nokia Theatre L.A. LIVE on November 20, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
Google And T-Mobile Celebrate The Launch Of Google Music At Mr. Brainwash Studio In Los Angeles - Inside(37 of40)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 16: Rapper Drake performs onstage during the launch of Google Music hosted by T-Mobile at Mr. Brainwash Studio on November 16, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by John Shearer/Getty Images for T-Mobile) (credit:Getty Images)
Google And T-Mobile Celebrate The Launch Of Google Music At Mr. Brainwash Studio In Los Angeles - Magenta Carpet(38 of40)
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 16: Rapper Drake arrives on the T-Mobile magenta carpet for the launch of Google Music hosted by T-Mobile at Mr. Brainwash Studio on November 16, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Jerod Harris/Getty Images for T-Mobile) (credit:Getty Images)
Cash Money Records' Lil Wayne Album Release Party For "Tha Carter IV"(39 of40)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 28: Recording artist Drake attends Cash Money Records' Lil Wayne album release party for 'Tha Carter IV' at Boulevard3 on August 28, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by David Livingston/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
11th Annual BMI Urban Awards - Arrivals(40 of40)
LOS ANGELES, CA - AUGUST 26: Rapper Drake arrives at the 11th Annual BMI Urban Awards on August 26, 2011 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)