Aubrey Drake Graham, known mononymously as Drake, is a Canadian rapper, singer and actor. An influential figure in contemporary popular music, he has been credited with popularizing R&B sensibilities in hip hop artists. Gaining recognition by starring as Jimmy Brooks in the CTV teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001–2008), Drake began his recording career in 2006 with the release of his debut mixtape, Room for Improvement (2006). He followed up with the mixtapes Comeback Season (2007) and So Far Gone (2009) before signing with Young Money Entertainment.
Drake in 2016
Lil Wayne, the founder of Young Money Entertainment, signed Drake to the label in 2009.
Drake at Bumbershoot in 2010
Drake performing with Bun B in 2011
Degrassi: The Next Generation
Degrassi: The Next Generation is a Canadian teen drama television series created by Yan Moore and Linda Schuyler. It is the fourth series in the Degrassi franchise and a revival of Degrassi Junior High and Degrassi High. It premiered on CTV on October 14, 2001 and concluded on August 2, 2015 on MTV Canada.
The Epitome Pictures studio where Degrassi: The Next Generation was filmed, pictured in August 2004.
Some of the cast of season eight make an appearance at the eTalk Festival Party during the Toronto International Film Festival
Linda Schuyler and Jordan Todosey holding award at the 70th Annual Peabody Awards