Born Aubrey Drake Graham, Drake took his middle name as a main because he thought Aubrey was “girly.” Not many people know this, but Drake is indeed African Canadian. Drake is not only a rapper but also an actor, starring in “Degrassi: The Next Generation.” In February 2006, Drake released his first mix tape entitled Room for Improvement and in 2007 he released his album Comeback Season. In 2008 he released another album entitled Heartbreak Drake. Drake’s first single “Best I Ever Had” was in the top 25 on Billboard’s Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay chart. Drake is featured in many songs and plans to keep his music hot and new.