(October 24, 1986- )
Born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Birth name is Aubrey Drake Graham
Portrayed Jimmy Brooks on 'Degrassi: The Next Generation'
Recorded 'Best I Ever Had,' 'Successful' and 'Every Girl' (with Young Money)

He used his birth name for his acting career and his middle name for his rap career.
He recorded a vengeful song about his ex-girlfriends called 'Deceiving.'
He was rumored to be dating Rihanna (post Chris Brown).
His musical obsession is collaborating with auto-tune rapper Lil' Wayne.
His 2009 BET Awards performance with Young Money had to be edited in re-broadcasts due to inappropriateness.

He made the transition from acting on a corny teen show to having a successful music career.
He is one of the few Canadian urban music artists to find immediate success in the US.
His song 'Best I Ever Had' became a top-ten smash hit within weeks of its release.
His uncle, Larry Graham, played with Sly and the Family Stone.
He was unexpectedly axed from 'Degrassi' when producers decided to go with a younger cast (he says the show 'did him foul').

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