Aubrey Drake Graham, also known as Drake, is a multifaceted Canadian artist born on October 24, 1986. He is a rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor who has made a significant impact on contemporary popular music.
Drake's early career began with his role as Jimmy Brooks on the CTV teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation from 2001 to 2008. He then pursued a recording career, releasing his debut mixtape Room for Improvement in 2006, followed by Comeback Season in 2007 and So Far Gone in 2009. His signing with Young Money Entertainment marked a significant turning point in his career.
Drake is renowned for his prolific release of mixtapes, which have garnered both critical and commercial success. His mixtapes If You're Reading This It's Too Late and More Life have cemented his position as a prominent figure in the music industry. As an entrepreneur, Drake co-founded the OVO Sound record label with longtime collaborator 40 in 2012.
In addition to his musical endeavors, Drake has also ventured into the world of sports. In 2013, he became the global ambassador for the Toronto Raptors and later acquired naming rights to their practice facility, the OVO Athletic Centre.
Drake is one of the world's best-selling music artists, with over 170 million records sold. He has achieved numerous accolades, including five Grammy Awards, six American Music Awards, a record 34 Billboard Music Awards, two Brit Awards, and three Juno Awards. His impressive discography boasts 13 number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100, with a record 76 top 10 singles and 321 charted songs.
Drake has also set several records on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, including the most simultaneously charted songs in one week (27),the most Hot 100 debuts in one week (22),and the most continuous time on the chart (431 weeks). He holds the record for the most number-one singles on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, Hot Rap Songs, and Rhythmic Airplay charts.
