Few artists have shaped the sound and culture of modern music like Aubrey Drake Graham, better known simply as Drake. Born on October 24, 1986, in Toronto, Canada, the multi-hyphenate artist’s evolution from a teen soap star to one of the world’s most influential musicians is nothing short of historic.

The Degrassi Days & The Mixtape That Changed Everything

Before the Billboard chart-toppers and sold-out arena tours, Drake’s first taste of fame came from his role as Jimmy Brooks on the Canadian teen series Degrassi: The Next Generation. But his passion for music was undeniable—and in 2009, the release of his mixtape So Far Gone marked a seismic shift. With standouts like "Best I Ever Had" and "Successful," the project caught the attention of Lil Wayne, leading to a record deal with Young Money Entertainment.

An Unstoppable Streak of Hits

Drake’s ascent has been steady—and staggering. His debut album Thank Me Later (2010) debuted at No. 1 on the Billboard 200. What followed was a run of culturally defining records:

  • Take Care (2011), which earned him a Grammy for Best Rap Album,

  • Nothing Was the Same (2013), which gave us the indelible “Started From the Bottom,”

  • Views (2016), home to the global smash “One Dance,”

  • Scorpion (2018), which produced viral hits like “God’s Plan” and “In My Feelings,”

  • and Certified Lover Boy (2021), which reaffirmed his dominance in the streaming era.

Whether he's singing over moody R&B beats or delivering punchline-heavy verses, Drake has redefined the sonic boundaries of hip-hop and pop. He's topped the Billboard Hot 100 over a dozen times, broken Spotify streaming records, and remains a fixture in global music charts year after year.

The OVO Empire

Beyond music, Drake has proven to be a visionary entrepreneur. His OVO (October’s Very Own) brand, founded alongside longtime collaborators Oliver El-Khatib and Noah “40” Shebib, extends from a record label (OVO Sound) to fashion, to an influential radio show on Apple Music. OVO has become synonymous with both Toronto pride and international style.

Legacy Still in Motion

With over 200 charted songs, five Grammy Awards, and a career that continues to evolve with each project, Drake is more than a superstar—he’s a cultural institution. Whether collaborating with up-and-coming artists or experimenting with genre-blurring sounds, his fingerprints are all over today’s music landscape.

From Degrassi to dominating the global charts, Drake’s story is a blueprint for reinvention, consistency, and fearless creativity.

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