Drake

Raised in Toronto by his Canadian-born mother after his parents' divorce when he was 5; spent summers in Memphis with his father, an American.  Is the son of musician Dennis Graham, who wrote for Al Green and performed with artists including Jerry Lee Lewis. Played paralyzed basketball star Jimmy Brooks on Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001-09). Released three successful mixtapes and the seven-track EP So Far Gone (Rap Recording of the Year at the 2010 Juno Awards) before putting out his… Show more first official album, Thank Me Later . Landed 10 singles on the Billboard Hot 100 from 2009 to '10, led by Top-10s "Best I Ever Had,""Find Your Love" and "Forever."  Named Best New Artist at Canada's 2010 Juno Awards and was nominated for four awards at the 2011 Grammys, including Best New Artist and Best Rap Album. Enjoys basketball and had LeBron James host his  So Far Gone  release party in 2009.   ~ Rovi

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