With the mixtapes, he came into contact with renowned rappers and producers. Simultaneously, he quit Degrassi: The Next Generation. Between 2007-2009, he released two more mixtapes. The mixtape featured renowned musicians like Trey Songz and Lupe Fiasco. Hence, Canadian producers like Boi-1da and Frank Dukes helped him in producing his debut mixtape. Drake had already gained recognition as an actor. Inspired by Jay-Z and Clipse, he named the mixtape Room For Improvement. Consequently, in 2006, he produced a mixtape. However, he felt that he should begin working on his musical journey. From 2001 to 2006, he continued being a part of Degrassi: The Next Generation. The only money he was earning was from the TV show. At the time, Drake’s financial condition was inadequate. In the show, he played the role of a physically disabled teenager. Beginning of Careerĭrake’s acting journey began with a Canadian teen drama. She went through many struggles while raising Drake. At the time, his mother was from rheumatoid arthritis. One thing led to another, and Drake began his acting career at the age of fifteen. Soon, the agent found him an acting project.

Consequently, young Aubrey was eager to begin his acting career. Simultaneously, a friend of his introduced him to an acting agent. Children used to mock him for his color and religious background. However, other children often bullied him during his school years. For a long time, Drake did not get to meet his father.Īs a child, Drake loved playing minor hockey. As a result, he was forced to stay in the States for several years. Later, Dennis got engaged in drug-related cases. However, his father moved back to his hometown, Memphis, Tennesse, USA. After his parents got divorced, he stayed with his mother in Toronto. When Drake was five years old, his parents got divorced. For schooling, he attended Vaughan Road High School.

In contrast, Drake’s mother, Sandra Graham, was an English teacher and florist. His father, Dennis Graham, comes of African-American descent. On the 24th of October 1986, Aubrey Drake Graham was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Moreover, Drake is considered one of the best-selling music artists of all time. In his musical journey, he has worked with well-known stars like Rihanna, Chris Brown, Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar, and Alicia Keys. He has made notable collaborations with prominent footwear brand Nike. Besides singing, Drake is also a significant star in the fashion industry. He has sold more than 170 million records worldwide. Drake is one of the most prominent rappers in the world.

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