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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John Cena on Drake Mentioning Him in "Quebec" Track: 'I'm Super Grateful'

"Chrome belt, look like John Cena in here," Drake raps on the recent 'FOMO' track.

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(L-R) Karol G and Drake.
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Karol G Praises Drake for Being 'So Good' at Singing in Spanish

Her comments arrive after the pair teamed up on the song "Ahí," which they performed for the first time together in Houston last month.

(L-R) Charlamagne Tha God and Drake.
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Charlamagne Tha God: Drake Cares More About 'Internet Validation' Than Grammys

The 'Breakfast Club' co-host's comments arrive after it was revealed Drizzy decided not to enter his 2026 albums for award consideration.

Alex Ocho1 day ago
Don Toliver in a white jacket and glasses poses on the red carpet at a Fanatics event, making a "number one" gesture.
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Don Toliver Calls Working on 'FOMO' With Drake 'Incredible,' Says He 'Grew Up' on 'Comeback Season'

Toliver appears on Drake's 'FOMO' tracks "Solar Eclipse" and "Cold Shoulder."

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Drake 'Is Not the Dad' of Her New Baby, Says Keshia Chanté

Now both people involved are denying the rumor.

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Lil Wayne and Drake performing on stage; Lil Wayne is shirtless with a red cap, and Drake is holding a microphone, wearing black.
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Lil Wayne Says He and Drake Have 'Whole Bunch of Unreleased Material' in the Vault

Weezy also said he occasionally works up new versions of the unreleased tracks and sends them to Drake.

ATLANTA, GEORGIA - SEPTEMBER 20: Rapper Young Thug performs during YSL Records & Young Thug Present: The New Generation Tour at Lakewood Amphitheatre on September 20, 2026 in Atlanta, Georgia.
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Young Thug Reveals He’s Making an R&B Album: ‘Most of the Songs Are Sexual’

The 'UY SCUTI' rapper says "most of the songs" on his next LP will be "sexual" while roughly three songs are about "heartbreak."

Drake and Keshia Chanté
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Drake's Rep Denies He Fathered Keshia Chanté's Baby

The two used to date when they were teenagers. They've maintained a close relationship since.

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Drake performing on stage, wearing a black jacket, holding a microphone, with a focused expression.
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Drake’s “Solar Eclipse” and “Cold Shoulder” Videos From ‘FOMO' Are Now Available on YouTube

The two Don Toliver collaborations from the expanded "HABIBTI (FOMO)" now have standalone official visuals.

Alex Ocho3 days ago
Drake performing on stage, wearing a black shirt and necklace. Bruno Mars in a red suit, smiling with a mic, against a red background.
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Drake on Bruno Mars Enlisting Karol G for "Dance With Me" Video: 'This Guy Works Fast'

The 6 god recently joined Karol G as a surprise guest at her Houston tour stop.

DJ Akademiks wearing a black shirt and cap, smiling. Drake holding a microphone, wearing a white vest, looking serious.
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Akademiks Makes His Case for Drake's 'Iceman' as the Best Album of 2026

Akademiks says Drake's "Iceman" helped bring attention back to rap while dominating the charts.

Mark Elibert5 days ago
(L-R) Azealia Banks and Drake.
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Azealia Banks Thinks Drake's 'Sexiest Trait' Is Him Being 'So Jewish'

The outspoken "212" hitmaker has gushed about Drizzy's classy response to being called a "professional trick."

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

The 'Iceman' artist has denied claims made by Victoria Monét that he participates in "transactional exchanges" with women.

(L-R) Drake and K-Os.
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Drake Financing the Return of K-Os as Toronto Rapper Prepares First Album in Over 10 Years

The 6 God has been a longtime fan of the "Crabbuckit" rapper, who has previewed his forthcoming album with the release of new single "Guns & Roses."

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Drake Could Be Coachella 2027's Missing Headliner, Report Says

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