Aubrey Drake Graham, born in Toronto in 1986, is a Grammy-winning rapper, singer, and entrepreneur. Rising to fame as Jimmy Brooks on Degrassi: The Next Generation, he transitioned into music, gaining recognition with So Far Gone (2009) and debuting at No. 1 with Thank Me Later (2010). Known for blending rap and R&B, he has released chart-topping albums like Take Care, Views, and Scorpion, breaking streaming records. Founder of OVO Sound, he has influenced modern hip-hop’s emotional lyricism. Drake’s viral hits and collaborations with Rihanna, Future, and Lil Wayne cement his status as one of music’s biggest artists.