With his blend of R&B, hip hop, and pop, Drake became of the world's
best-selling artists during the 2010s. Born Aubrey Drake Graham in Toronto,
Canada, on October 24, 1986, splitting his childhood years between Toronto and
Memphis, Drake's time in the latter city broadened his musical tastes and paved
the way for him to become one of the first Canadian rappers to make an
international breakthrough. Initial interest was sparked by the mixtapes he
released on the internet, along the 2007 single "Replacement Girl," which
prompted Lil Wayne to invite him on tour. This led to another...