Aubrey Graham, known professionally as Drake, is a Canadian rapper, singer, and songwriter born on October 24, 1986, in Toronto, Ontario. He first gained fame as an actor on the teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation, where he played the character Jimmy Brooks. In 2009, Drake released his debut studio album, Thank Me Later, which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200. He has since become one of the best-selling music artists globally, known for his unique blend of hip-hop and R&B, and has won multiple awards, including Grammy Awards.