Aubrey Drake Graham, known professionally as Drake, is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and record executive. He is widely regarded as one of the most influential artists of his generation. Drake has won four Grammy Awards, a record six American Music Awards, and a record 23 Billboard Music Awards, among other accolades. Drake was born on October 24, 1986, in Toronto, Ontario. His father, Dennis Graham, is an African-American drummer who worked with Jerry Lee Lewis, and his mother, Sandi Sher, is a white Canadian Jewish educator. Drake's parents divorced when he was five years old, and he was raised by his mother in a working-class neighborhood in Toronto. Drake began acting at the age of ten, appearing in the Canadian teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation. He played the role of Jimmy Brooks, a popular basketball player who is paralyzed from the waist down after being shot by a classmate. Drake left Degrassi after eight seasons to pursue a career in music. In 2006, Drake released his debut mixtape, Room for Improvement. The mixtape was a moderate success, and it helped to establish Drake as a rising star in the Toronto hip hop scene. Drake followed up Room for Improvement with two more mixtapes, Comeback Season (2007) and So Far Gone (2009). So Far Gone was a critical and commercial success, and it featured the hit singles "Best I Ever Had" and "Successful." In 2009, Drake signed a recording contract with Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment. He released his debut studio album, Thank Me Later, in 2010. The album was a commercial success, and it featured the hit singles "Over" and "Find Your Love." Drake's second studio album, Take Care, was released in 2011. The album was a critical and commercial success, and it won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. Take Care featured the hit singles "Headlines," "Make Me Proud," and "The Motto." Drake has released six more studio albums since 2011: Nothing Was the Same (2013), Views (2016), More Life (2017), Scorpion (2018), Certified Lover Boy (2021), and Honestly, Nevermind (2022). All of his studio albums have been commercially successful, and they have featured numerous hit singles. Drake is also a successful actor. He has appeared in the films Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013), Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (2016), and Top Boy (2019). Drake is one of the most popular and successful artists in the world. He has sold over 170 million records worldwide, making him one of the best-selling music artists of all time. Drake is also a successful entrepreneur. He has his own record label, OVO Sound, and his own clothing line, October's Very Own. Drake is a controversial figure, but there is no doubt that he is one of the most influential artists of his generation. He has been praised for his catchy melodies, his clever lyrics, and his ability to connect with his fans. Drake is a true global superstar, and his music continues to inspire and entertain millions of people around This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.