Who Is Drake?

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The Canadian rapper Drake is one of the most popular rappers in the world. He is recognized for many hit songs, including “Hotline Bling,” “One Dance,” “Started From the Bottom,” and “God’s Plan.”

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Aside from his successful music career, he is also known for his acting. His most popular acting role is Jimmy Brooks, a wheelchair-riding former basketball star in the teen drama show.

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Drake’s birth name is Aubrey Drake Graham. He was born on October 24, 1986. in Toronto, Canada, to Sandra “Sandi” Graham and Dennis Graham.

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He starred in the Degrassi series for seven years. The show gained a dedicated cult following, which helped put Drake in the Canadian limelight, though he still remained mostly unknown in the US.

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His second studio album, Take Care, was later released in November of 2011. This album included hit songs such as “The Motto” and “Headlines.”

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Drake became an entrepreneur and co-founded the OVO Sound record label in 2012 with his longtime collaborator, 40, who is a Canadian record producer, executive, and songwriter.

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