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Some Lesser Known Facts About Drake

• Does Drake smoke?: Yes

• Drake does consume alcohol.

• Drake gained his initial recognition through his appearance in the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation as early as 2000. Prior to venturing into his solo career, he remained on the show for a commendable seven years, earning numerous awards and honors for his exceptional performance.

• His first album, titled Thank Me Later, achieved the impressive feat of reaching the number one spot on the Billboard 200 chart and received platinum certification from the RIAA.

• For his album ‘Take Care’, he was honored with a Grammy Award in the category of Best Rap Album.

• For over 10 years, no album had managed to stay on the top ranking for 10 consecutive weeks until Views came along and achieved this remarkable feat.

• Jay Z’s record for the most number one listings on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop has been surpassed by him.

• Drake is presently a co-owner of both OVO Sounds and the OVO line of clothing. He is also affiliated with the production company Champagne Papi and serves as a representative for the Toronto Raptors, a Canadian NBA team.

• Known for his technique and the incorporation of an emotional element into his songs, his writing style exudes egotism.

• Growing up in two contrasting parts of Toronto, his rapping ability has become a polarizing force. Lil Wayne has played a significant role in shaping his singles and albums.

• Drake gained immense popularity by introducing the term YOLO through his hit single “The Motto”, which represents the notion of living life to the fullest as one only gets one chance. Additionally, he is credited with inventing the nickname “The Six” for Toronto.

• In 2012, Drake lent his voice to Ethan, the young mammoth, in the animated film Ice Age: Continental Drift.

• During Lil Wayne’s incarceration at Riker’s Island jail in New York, Drake made three visits to see him.

• In addition, his songwriting skills have garnered appreciation as well. Notably, he penned the songs “Un-Thinkable” for Alicia Keys and “Fall For Your Type” for Jamie Foxx.

• Drake, a devoted supporter of the Miami Heat, was discovered eagerly waiting outside their locker room. However, he was denied entry as he lacked a media pass.

• Kat Dennings from Two Broke Girls, Meagan Good, and Eva Mendes are the celebrities he has a crush on.

• He confessed that he was the type of person who would have all his tweets tattooed on his body.

• Drake was on the verge of joining Hanson for a performance when chaos erupted among the densely packed audience, resulting in a riot and the subsequent cancellation of the show.

• Instead of using pen and paper or a notebook, Drake composes his music directly on his BlackBerry.

• Drake was both the host and an actor on the Saturday Night Live show, receiving critical acclaim for his exceptional acting skills and impeccable comedic timing.

• Expressing his dissatisfaction with his record label, Universe, he took to Twitter to voice his frustration, stating, “Please refrain from removing my songs” and emphasizing that his actions were driven by his dedication to his fans rather than the label.

• He likes to refer to his hometown as “The Six”, and his album Views beautifully captures the changing seasons in this place.

• He is an entrepreneur in the spirits industry, crafting his own whisky and preparing to launch a new business venture. One of his successful brands, ‘Virginia Black’, is a renowned North American bourbon.

• Drake, the internationally acclaimed Canadian artist, mesmerized the crowd with his electrifying performance during a concert in his hometown of Toronto on 28 July 2022. Donning a fashionable T-shirt adorned with the image of Indian rapper and singer Sidhu Moose Wala, he effortlessly captivated the audience.