Drake

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Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor who revolutionized contemporary hip-hop with melodic flows and introspective themes. Drake rose to fame as Jimmy Brooks on 'Degrassi: The Next Generation' before pivoting to music. His 2009 mixtape 'So Far Gone' catapulted him to stardom, leading to record-breaking albums like 'Take Care' and 'Views'. He holds numerous Billboard records, including the most top 10 singles in Hot 100 history.
  • Drake secretly fathered a son, Adonis, revealed during his 2018 feud with Pusha T after Pusha's diss track 'The Story of Adidon' exposed the pregnancy.
  • He launched OVO Sound record label in 2012, cultivating artists like PartyNextDoor while expanding into fashion (October's Very Own) and liquor ventures (Virginia Black whiskey).
  • As global ambassador for the Toronto Raptors, he influenced the team's 2019 NBA championship run and has an exclusive 'Drake Night' at Scotiabank Arena.
  • His album 'Certified Lover Boy' (2021) set Spotify's single-day streaming record despite criticism for repetitive themes, highlighting his polarizing artistry.