- [Narrator] Drake, the rapper, actor,
and certified level boy has been entertaining fans
for years with this dope rhymes, catchy hooks,
acting chops, and fun personality.
He's the multi-talented rapper
with an irresistible charm some can't seem to get enough of.
And this is why we love Drake.
(hip hop music)
We first came to know Drake is one
of the newest rappers to sign a deal
with Lil Wayne Young Money Entertainment in 2009.
- Of course, Drizzy Drake.
Drake, how you doing, my brother?
- I'm feeling all right.
Happy to be here with a family
- The Young Money Family.
- [Narrator] Wayne's label offered
Drake a $2 million advance and this sealed the deal
in June of that year making Drake
officially a part of why YMCMB.
But signing to Young Money
with Lil Wayne was not Drake's first shot at fame.
True, Drake's fans know that he first came
to prominence as an actor when he starred
as wheelchair-bound Jimmy Brooks
on the "DeGrassi: The Next Generation."
Although Drake's music career has skyrocketed to stardom
since signing with Lil Wayne,
he has not strayed away from his acting roots.
Whether it's on SNL, in his music videos,
or making surprise cameos, he's still acting.
We're confident he can pull off any dramatic role,
but since his DeGrassi days,
he's been killing the comedy lane and that's a fact.
Drake has carved his lane in music
when it comes to creating chart-topping hits,
sell-out tours, and timeless music.
His first full studio album "Thank Me Later" debuted
at number one on both American
and Canadian album charts and was certified platinum.
His second studio album "Take Care,"
which included the songs "Headlines,"
"Make Me Proud," and "The Motto"
claimed a 2013 Grammy win for Best Rap Album.
Drake's fourth studio album "Views"
in the spring of 2016 was an instant success debuting
at number one and spending 13 non-consecutive weeks
atop the Billboard charts.
Among its hit singles was "Hotline Bling,"
which earned the artist multiple Grammy wins
and his memorable music video
that will go on to rack up over one billion views.
♪ I know when that hotline bling ♪
♪ That can only mean one thing ♪
♪ I know when that hotline bling ♪
♪ That can only mean one thing ♪
♪ Ever since I left the city ♪
As Drake's career soared,
so was the number of charitable donations
he's made to noteworthy causes and everyday people.
One standout moment in Drake's history
of giving came during the filming
of his music video for "God's Plan."
While filming, Drake paid for people's groceries,
donated $25,000 to the Miami Senior High School,
and announced he'd also be donating OVO designed uniforms,
gave $50,000 to a student for tuition,
donated another 50,000 to a women's shelter
helping impoverished families.
And for these efforts and so much more,
we say thank you to Drake now and not later.
A title Drake covets, forever a mama's boy.
His love and adoration for his mother
Sandi Graham knows no bounds.
She raised a Toronto native on her own,
and Drake often references the struggles
they endured together when he was growing up.
But now he's happy to give his mom the likes
she deserves showering her with gifts
and anything she wants, but most of all,
letting everyone in the world know
his first love will always be as mama.
- I want to thank my mother so much.
She's such a phenomenal woman.
She raised me as a single parent.
(audience applauding)
And I think that out of anything
I've ever had to witness in my life or do in my life,
I think that that is one
of the most powerful things I've ever witnessed.
So thank you to my mother.
- [Narrator] On September 3rd, 2021,
Drake released his sixth studio album
titled "Certified Lover Boy,"
Drake's ode to being a ladies man.
Although the album features tracks explaining just that,
the way he woos the ladies, but the album also showcases,
or should we say certifies,
the many facets of why we love Drake.
His lyrics, talent, style, charm, good-hearted nature,
ability to laugh out loud at himself,
his overall swag certifies him on so many levels.
And this is why we love Drake.
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