Famous Canadian rapper Drake is relishing his career success, and for good reason. The 36-year-old (not 38) hip-hop sensation has reached new heights, surpassing some of his early inspirations.I
n a recent Instagram post, Drake reflected on his journey, writing, “[I] used to look up to some people then I hit a growth spurt…$$$”. This statement encapsulates his remarkable transformation from a teen drama actor to a global music phenomenon.
Drake’s rise to fame began with his role as Jimmy Brooks in the CTV teen drama series ‘Degrassi: The Next Generation’ (2001-2008). He later ventured into music, releasing his debut mixtape ‘Room for Improvement’ in 2006.
Today, Drake is one of the best-selling artists worldwide and the best-selling rapper of all time. His collaboration with Wizkid and Kyla, ‘One Dance’, holds the Guinness World Record for the first single to hit 1 billion streams on Spotify.
With his impressive discography and record-breaking achievements, Drake’s “growth spurt” is undeniable. Congratulations to the rapper on his remarkable career milestone!