Drake

Aubrey Drake Graham first gained attention as an actor on the TV series Degrassi: The Next Generation before launching his music career with the 2009 mixtape So Far Gone. He was born on October 24, 1986, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He solidified his place in hip-hop with breakthrough albums like Take Care (2011), which won the Grammy for Best Rap Album, and Nothing Was the Same (2013). Known for hits such as “Started From the Bottom” and “Hotline Bling,” Drake helped popularize the atmospheric, moody sound associated with Toronto producers like Noah “40” Shebib, blending rap with R&B in a way that shaped the sound of the 2010s. Drake’s influence extends beyond music through collaborations with artists like Rihanna on “Work” (2016) and Future on the mixtape What a Time to Be Alive (2015). He launched the OVO Sound label in 2012 with 40 and Oliver El-Khatib, fostering Toronto’s music scene and expanding his entrepreneurial footprint. His 2018 album Scorpion broke streaming records on platforms like Spotify, underscoring his impact on hip-hop’s global reach and the evolution of rap’s melodic style.

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Drake Pushes Back On 'Tricking' Label, Calls Generosity a 'Return on Investment in Your Soul'

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Drake in a black shirt performs on stage with a microphone, surrounded by blue lighting.
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Drake Could Be Coachella 2027's Missing Headliner, Report Says

Drake could return to Coachella more than a decade after his only headlining appearance.

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Drake Brings Select 'FOMO' Songs to Streaming, Including Ella Langley-Interpolating "Solar Eclipse"

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Drake's Better World Fragrance House Is Finally Available In Canada

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Drake Responds to Hilarious Diss From The Dotted Line: 'Almost Had Me'

"What happens when fire meets ice? It melts," raps The Dotted Line on the diss track.

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Kodak Black Responds to Drake Comparisons With His Own Version of "Little Birdie"

Kodak answered months of Drake comparisons by putting his own spin on “Little Birdie.”

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Drake Jokingly Reacts to an Indie Rapper's Diss Warning: 'I'm Actually F*cking Shook'

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2 Chainz Celebrates a Billion Streams for "F**kin Problems"

After receiving a Spotify Billions Club plaque for the 2012 single, 2 Chainz joked that Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and ASAP Rocky wouldn't reunite for a billion dollars.

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Jim Jones, Drake, and J. Cole are pictured. Jim Jones wears a cap and jacket, Drake performs with a mic, and J. Cole in a hoodie.
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Jim Jones Once Again Recalls Passing on Signing Drake and J. Cole: ‘I F*cked That Bag Up'

Jones admits he "did bad" after failing to capitalize on opportunities with Drake and J. Cole.

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Drake Makes Pointed Jewelry Boast: 'You Think You Guys Could Buy Our Artifacts?'

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Drake Says 'Bunch of Songs' Are Hitting Streaming This Week Following 'FOMO' Short Film Release

It wasn't immediately clear whether his and Don Toliver's take on "Choosin' Texas" would be among them.

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