Aubrey Drake Graham, known as Drake, was born on October 24, 1986, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada to Dennis Graham and Sandi Graham.
Drake's career in entertainment began with acting. In 2001, at the age of 15, Drake encountered an acting agent who was the father of a high school friend. His early acting roles included a part in the Canadian teen drama series 'Degrassi: The Next Generation'.
The release of Drake's third mixtape, 'So Far Gone', on February 13, 2009, was a significant event in his music career. It featured the hit single 'Best I Ever Had' and led to widespread recognition in the hip hop community.
Drake released his debut studio album, 'Thank Me Later', on June 15, 2010. It debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 and was certified platinum by the RIAA.
On September 24, 2013, Drake's third studio album, 'Nothing Was the Same', was released, featuring hits such as 'Started From the Bottom' and 'Hold On, We're Going Home,' further cementing his success in the music industry.
Marking another significant moment, Drake released the commercial mixtape 'If You're Reading This It's Too Late' on February 13, 2015. It achieved critical and commercial success, debuting at number one on the Billboard 200.
Drake's fourth studio album, 'Views', was released on April 29, 2016. The album was noted for featuring the hit single 'Hotline Bling' and dominated the charts, spending 13 non-consecutive weeks at number one on the Billboard 200.
The release of Drake's double album 'Scorpion' on June 29, 2018, included the popular song 'In My Feelings' which sparked a viral dance challenge. The album broke multiple streaming records.
Drake made history at the 2019 Billboard Music Awards on May 1st, when he took home 12 awards, making him the artist with the most Billboard Music Awards with a total of 27 awards.
Continuing his prolific music production, Drake released his seventh studio album, 'Honestly, Nevermind', on June 17, 2022. The album marked a shift in style, dabbling in dance and house genres.
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