Aubrey Drake Graham (born October 24, 1986) is a Canadian actor and recording artist. He originally became known for playing the character Jimmy Brooks on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation. As a rapper, he performs under the mononym Drake.

Jul 14, 2023 · Drake, AKA Aubrey Graham, had a starring role in the hit teen show Degrassi: The Next Generation before he ever became Champagne Papi. Plenty of the Degrassi cast have changed a lot since their days on the show , but Drake nabs the biggest award.

In 2001, Drake rose to fame playing the role of "Jimmy Brooks," a character on Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001), a basketball star who is confined to a wheelchair after being shot by a classmate. In 2006, Drake launched his music career by …

Aubrey Drake Graham (born October 24, 1986) is a Canadian rapper, ... He found Drake a role on the Canadian teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation, ...

Jan 26, 2025 · Drake (born October 24, 1986, Toronto, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian rap musician who first gained fame as an actor on the acclaimed TV teenage drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation and went on to have a successful and influential music career.

Jan 28, 2025 · Drake has one of the most unexpected and impressive careers in the music industry. The now-iconic rapper released his first mixtape in 2006 and left "Degrassi" in 2008.

Jan 25, 2016 · That’s right: Drake returns to his roots in the new vid, reuniting with a bunch of his co-stars on Degrassi: The Next Generation, including his character Jimmy’s best friend Spinner (Shane...

Oct 16, 2023 · In 2001, at 14 years old, he landed a role on the famous Canadian teenage drama "Degrassi." Drake — then still going by the name Aubrey Graham — was cast as Jimmy Brooks, a popular eighth...

Jun 14, 2018 · Drake, real name Aubrey Graham, brought the cast of Degrassi back together for his official ‘I’m Upset’ music video, taken from his new album ‘Scorpion’. Here’s everything you need to know...

In 2001, Drake rose to fame playing the role of "Jimmy Brooks," a character on Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001), a basketball star who is confined to a wheelchair after being shot by a classmate. In 2006, Drake launched his music career by …