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Drake Career Highlights

Drake, born Aubrey Drake Graham on October 24, 1986, in Toronto, Canada, has become one of the most influential artists in hip-hop and pop music. His career began in television, where he gained early fame playing Jimmy Brooks on the teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation. However, his passion for music eventually took center stage. In 2009, after releasing several mixtapes—including the critically acclaimed So Far Gone—he signed with Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment. That same year, the hit single “Best I Ever Had” propelled him into the spotlight.

Drake’s debut studio album, Thank Me Later (2010), debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200, followed by Take Care (2011), which won him his first Grammy and established his reputation for blending introspective lyrics with melodic rap and R&B. His next albums, Nothing Was the Same (2013) and Views (2016), continued his commercial dominance, with chart-toppers like “Started From the Bottom,” “Hotline Bling,” and “One Dance.” Drake’s ability to combine rap, pop, dancehall, and Afrobeat allowed him to cross genres and expand his global influence.

Throughout his career, Drake has broken streaming records, amassed dozens of Billboard Hot 100 entries, and won multiple Grammy Awards. He founded his own label, OVO Sound, and has collaborated with nearly every major name in music, from Rihanna and Nicki Minaj to Future and Travis Scott. Known for his emotional transparency, social media savvy, and cultural adaptability, Drake has remained consistently relevant in a rapidly changing industry. With each release, he reinvents his sound while maintaining his core appeal, solidifying his place as a defining artist of his generation.