Drake

Aubrey 'Drake' (qv) Graham was born in Toronto, Ontario, the son of Dennis Graham, an African-American musician born in Memphis, Tennessee, and Sandi (Sher) Graham, a Canadian Jewish educator. As a young man, 'Drake' (qv) appeared in several commercials, for such retailers as Sears and GMC. In 2001, 'Drake' (qv) rose to fame playing the role of "Jimmy Brooks", a character on _Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001)_ (qv), a basketball star who is confined to a wheelchair after being shot by a classmate. In 2006, 'Drake' (qv) launched his music career by releasing his first mix tape, "Room for Improvement". Three years later, his third mix tape, "So Far Gone", garnered him critical and commercial success, and, the following year, he released his official debut album, "Thank Me Later", to generally positive reviews. Aubrey 'Drake' (qv) Graham has established himself as a multi-talented young Canadian, and the entertainment industry has great expectations for him.::Joseph Smith