Yassin "Narcy" Alsalman's class 'Drake: Media, Myth, and Manhood' deals with a whole lot more than just how to make more slaps than the Beatles.
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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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From a divorce filing claimed to have been faked, to a Drake "hall pass," we take a closer look.
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We rewatched Drake's hour-long 'FOMO' so you don't have to—here's every hidden reference, callback, and cameo.
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'FOMO' featured a good bit of everything, from new music to decidedly on-brand cameos.
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Indie artist The Dotted Line says his upcoming Drake diss track is "insanity."
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2 Chainz Celebrates a Billion Streams for "F**kin Problems"
After receiving a Spotify Billions Club plaque for the 2012 single, 2 Chainz joked that Drake, Kendrick Lamar, and ASAP Rocky wouldn't reunite for a billion dollars.
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Jim Jones Once Again Recalls Passing on Signing Drake and J. Cole: ‘I F*cked That Bag Up'
Jones admits he "did bad" after failing to capitalize on opportunities with Drake and J. Cole.
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Drake Makes Pointed Jewelry Boast: 'You Think You Guys Could Buy Our Artifacts?'
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Drake Says 'Bunch of Songs' Are Hitting Streaming This Week Following 'FOMO' Short Film Release
It wasn't immediately clear whether his and Don Toliver's take on "Choosin' Texas" would be among them.
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Bruno Mars Jokingly Reacts to Drake Dancing With ‘Latina Crush’ Karol G: ‘I Will Get Her Back’
The Colombian superstar brought out Drake as a surprise guest for the Houston stop of her ongoing world tour.
Alex Ocho1 day ago
Watch Drake Perform "Janice STFU" at Karol G's Houston Show
The 'ICEMAN' highlight stands as one of the year's biggest hits.
Trace William Cowen1 day ago
Karol G Brings Out Drake as Special Guest During Houston Show
The pair performed the live debut of their collaborative song, "Ahi."
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2026 MTV Video Music Awards: Here Are This Year's Winners
VMAs legend Madonna stepped into Sunday's ceremony as this year's most-nominated artist.
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Adam22 Recalls Being Shown Drake’s Alleged Nude Photos: ‘He’s Strong in the C*ck Department’
The No Jumper host says Lena the Plug was there when a porn star showed him the alleged photos.
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Pinkchyu and N3on Trade Aesthetics in Makeover Livestream
The influencer let N3on style her, switching out of her normal “goth baddie” mode.
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Adam22 Says He Took Lena the Plug's Ring Toss 'On the Chin' During Drake's Dating Show Livestream
The 'No Jumper' host revisited the moment his wife threw her wedding ring on Drake's dating show livestream.
Alex Ocho5 days ago
Druski Credits Drake With Changing His Life: 'I Can't Believe He Took a Chance on Me'
The life-changing moment in question is the 2020 video for "Laugh Now Cry Later."
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Adam22 Once Again Sets the Record Straight On Lena the Plug: 'We Are Separated at This Time'
The No Jumper founder says Lena the Plug called for the break and explains why he thinks she fell out of love.
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Pinkchyu Giggles, Says She ‘Can’t’ Answer If She's Officially Dating Drake: 'Felt Like a Princess'
The "Goth Baddie" content creator Drake picked in his "20 v 1" stream was asked if she and the rapper have put a "title" on their relationship.
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Ella Langley’s “Choosin’ Texas” Becomes Longest-Running No. 1 Single Ever
The song has now spent a total of 23 weeks at the No. 1 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Joe Price7 days ago
Drake Gets Cryptic in 'FOMO' Behind-the-Scenes Look: 'Weird Hill to Die on But at Least You're Gone'
The IG caption bears notable similarities with a key lyric from a new 'FOMO' track.
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