It was believed that they were feuding over Brown’s ex- girlfriend Rihanna, who had a brief relationship with Drake. That year, he got into a huge fight with fellow hip-hop singer Chris Brown. He used to swap lyrics with him via phone calls.Ģ012 was not only a year of victories for Drake. While behind bars, his father reportedly shared a cell with a rapper who went by the name Poverty. He lent his voice for the animated character Ethan in Fox Animation’s 2012 hit “Ice Age: Continental Drift.”ĭrake always credits his father for introducing him to rap music. The term “YOLO” was popularized by Drake in his studio album “Take Care.” The accompanying tour for that album grossed more than $42 million in 2012, making Drake one of the best-selling artists that year.Īt the height of his career, Drake also dabbled in voice acting. After getting many awards for his music, Drake decided to establish a Toronto-based collective known as October’s Very Own (OVO), which turned into a full-fledged record label in 2012. The following year, Drake came up with his next album called “ Nothing Was the Same,” which as expected, took home another Juno Award. He bagged the Rap Recording of the Year Award at the 2012 Juno Awards and Best Rap Album at the 2012 Grammy Awards for that studio album. That same year, he released his first full-length studio album entitled “Thank Me Later.” It was followed by the 2011 track “Take Care,” which was the same title of a collaboration between him and Rihanna. Drake was then named best new artist in 2010 at the Juno Awards. He made his mark with his combined lyrical rapping and singing, alongside the raw vulnerability he shows every performance.Īfter gaining a large following, Drake signed with well-known record label Universal Motown Records. Drake successfully gained support from rap icons such as Lil Wayne, Jay-Z, and Kanye West.ĭrake’s big break arrived in 2009 when he launched the “So Far Gone” mixtape, with the “Best I Ever Had” single. It included a single he did with Trey Songz entitled “Replacement Girl,” which later on became highlighted at BET’s music-video show “ 106 & Park.” The song helped increase Drake’s exposure and made big music producers notice him. The record was followed by “ Comeback Season” just a year later. He self-released “Room for Improvement,” his first mixtape, in 2006. He started rapping when he was on the series, using his middle name as his rapper alias.
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He played basketball star Jimmy Brooks on the acclaimed Canadian series “Degrassi: The Next Generation” from 2001 until 2008. He also dealt with bullying for being the only black Jew in a predominantly white school.ĭrake first entered the entrainment industry as an actor. He saw his sick mother struggle to make ends meet while his father got arrested for attempting to cross the border. He dropped out of school but was eventually able to complete his high school diploma in 2012.ĭrake had his own share of troubles early on in his life. He attended Forest Hill Collegiate Institute, as well as Vaughan Road Academy for his secondary education. Although he grew up with his mother, he also spent a lot of time with his father - who was once the drummer of iconic musician Jerry Lee Lewis.īeing a child of a white Canadian Jew mother and African-American Catholic father, Drake has a unique religious and racial background. He is the son of Dennis and Sandi Graham, who got divorced when he was just a small child. ©️If any producer or label has an issue with this song or picture, please get in contact with us and we will delete it immediately.Born Aubrey Drake Graham, the Grammy-winning singer was born on Oct. Subscribe and press () to join the Notification Squad and stay updated with new uploads Follow our spotify playlist (TikTok Bangers)
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