Drake

Drake

Born: October 24, 1986
in Toronto, Canada
Aubrey Drake Graham (born October 24, 1986), known professionally as Drake, is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. An influential figure in contemporary popular music, Drake has been credited with popularizing singing and R&B sensibilities in hip hop artists. Gaining recognition by starring as Jimmy Brooks in the CTV teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001–08), he pursued a recording career in 2006, releasing his debut mixtape Room for Improvement in February of that year. He followed up with the mixtapes Comeback Season (2007) and So Far Gone (2009) before signing with Young Money Entertainment.

Known for frequent accompanying releases to his albums, Drake achieved critical and commercial success with the mixtapes If You're Reading This It's Too Late (2015) and More Life (2017). As an entrepreneur, Drake founded the OVO Sound record label with longtime collaborator 40 in 2012. In 2013, Drake became the "global ambassador" of the Toronto Raptors, joining their executive committee and later obtaining naming rights to their practice facility OVO Athletic Centre.

Among the world's best-selling music artists, with over 170 million records sold, Drake is ranked as the highest-certified digital singles artist in the United States by the RIAA. He has won five Grammy Awards, six American Music Awards, a record 34 Billboard Music Awards, two Brit Awards, and three Juno Awards. Drake has achieved 13 number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 (14 counting "Sicko Mode") and holds further Hot 100 records, including the most top 10 singles (76), and the most charted songs (321), From 2018 to 2023, he held the record for the most simultaneously charted songs in one week (27), the most Hot 100 debuts in one week (22); and held the most continuous time on the Hot 100 (431 weeks). He additionally has the most number-one singles on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, Hot Rap Songs, and Rhythmic Airplay charts.

Movies for Drake...

For Khadija: French Montana
Title: For Khadija: French Montana
Released: June 16, 2023
Type: Movie
French Montana is many things, including an entrepreneur and Grammy-nominated rapper. But what did it take for a hungry talent from Africa to reach those lofty heights? The Moroccan-born and New York-bred multi-platinum artist behind hits such as Pop That, Unforgettable, and No Stylist is giving us a deeper look through his lens. This globe-spanning showcase provides views of French we haven’t seen, including the unbreakable bond he shares with his single mother, Khadija. Few artists have dominated the charts and impacted the evolution of New York rap like French Montana. From his underground days to chart-busting singles and moment-stealing features, he has been a force in the game for some time, and this film only adds to the legacy of his artistry. Depicting his journey to success, this documentary also features an incredible look at the sustained drive and weighty toll required of those striving for stardom.
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Black Note
Title: Black Note
Character: Archive Footage
Released: January 14, 2023
Type: Movie
A series of stories told from the eyes of musicians connected black culture across the City of Manchester, documenting their history and personal experiences with it as well as their ideology moving forward.
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Post Malone: Runaway
Title: Post Malone: Runaway
Character: Self
Released: August 12, 2022
Type: Movie
In September 2019, Post Malone’s Runaway Tour marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of his career, where he stepped up and became this generation’s undisputed rock star. Filmed just before COVID-19 grounded the tour—and whole world—to a halt, the film reveals unforgettable backstage access and peels back the curtain on Post Malone’s world and his epic 37-date North American tour.
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Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby
Title: Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby
Character: Self
Released: June 11, 2022
Type: Movie
Through years of never-before-seen footage, director Karam Gill follows Lil Baby’s transformational journey from local Atlanta hustler to becoming one of hip-hop’s biggest stars and pop culture's most important voices for change.
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Kanye With Special Guest Drake - Free Larry Hoover Benefit Concert
Title: Kanye With Special Guest Drake - Free Larry Hoover Benefit Concert
Character: Self
Released: December 9, 2021
Type: Movie
Watch music and cultural icon, Kanye, in his first headlining show in five years, with special guest Drake, live from the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Kanye has dedicated the benefit concert to raising awareness of the need for prison and sentencing reform, and supporting legal reform and community advocates.
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Adele One Night Only
Title: Adele One Night Only
Character: Self
Released: November 14, 2021
Type: Movie
A primetime special with performances from the superstar including Adele’s first new material in six years plus her chart-topping hits. The special will also feature an exclusive interview with Adele by Oprah Winfrey from her rose garden, in Adele’s first televised wide-ranging conversation.
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Travis Scott: Live at the Mountain
Title: Travis Scott: Live at the Mountain
Character: Himself
Released: November 5, 2021
Type: Movie
Live from Astroworld Festival on November 5th 2021.
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Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
Title: Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
Character: Self
Released: April 26, 2020
Type: Movie
Join iconic Canadian artists, activists, actors, and athletes as they share their stories of hope and inspiration in this national salute to our frontline workers and in support of Food Banks Canada’s COVID-19 relief efforts.
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Title: DAVE
Character: Drake
Released: March 4, 2020
Type: TV
A suburban neurotic man in his late 20s has convinced himself that he’s destined to be one of the best rappers of all time. Now he must convince his closest friends, because with their help, he might actually convince the world.
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Drake: Rewriting the Rules
Title: Drake: Rewriting the Rules
Released: January 15, 2019
Type: Movie
Discover the untold story of how Drake rewrote the rules and rose from a child actor to become a cultural phenomenon and global musical icon. He is the king of pop and hip hop, combining many musical styles into one mainstream sound.
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Title: The Shop
Character: Self
Released: August 28, 2018
Type: TV
A one-of-a-kind barbershop experience with unfiltered conversation and debate from the biggest names in sports and entertainment.
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The Carter Effect
Title: The Carter Effect
Character: Self
Released: September 9, 2017
Type: Movie
In his latest documentary, Sean Menard gives viewers an unprecedented look at Vince Carter: the six-foot-six, eight-time NBA All-Star from Daytona Beach who made waves in the Canadian basketball scene when he joined the Toronto Raptors in 1998.
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David Blaine: Beyond Magic
Title: David Blaine: Beyond Magic
Character: Self
Released: November 16, 2016
Type: Movie
In his most revealing performance yet, the one-hour special features an exploration into Blaine’s trademark style of street magic as he once again stuns his audience.
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Please Forgive Me
Title: Please Forgive Me
Released: September 26, 2016
Type: Movie
The second short film by Canadian R&B/hip-hop artist Drake, based on his commercially successful album "VIEWS."
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Title: The Egos
Character: Drake
Released: June 19, 2016
Type: TV
A bunch of unknown actors create a TV show about themselves. Taking on the inevitable collapse and defeat of their show in the summer of a new era.
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J. Cole Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming
Title: J. Cole Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming
Character: Drake
Released: January 9, 2016
Type: Movie
One of music’s biggest stars returns home to Fayetteville, NC, delivering a riveting performance in the exclusive HBO presentation J. COLE FOREST HILLS DRIVE: HOMECOMING, debuting SATURDAY, JAN. 9 (10:00–11:30 p.m. ET/PT). Part concert film, part backstage pass, the special tells his compelling life story through Cole’s own words and music, and through the observations of those who know him best. Featuring guest appearances by Jay Z and Drake, J. COLE FOREST HILLS DRIVE: HOMECOMING showcases live versions of all 13 songs from his third album, “2014 Forest Hills Drive.” Cole delivers a powerful performance that leaves his fans elated or in tears, connecting with audiences in a way few others can. Songs from “2014 Forest Hills Drive” include “January 28th,” “Wet Dreamz,” “03’ Adolescence,” “A Tale of 2 Citiez,” “Fire Squad,” “St. Tropez,” “Love Yourz,” “G.O.M.D.,” “No Role Modelz,” “Hello” and “Apparently.”
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Jungle
Title: Jungle
Character: Shaky Warrior
Released: February 12, 2015
Type: Movie
A personal short film by rapper/songwriter Drake.
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Think Like a Man Too
Title: Think Like a Man Too
Character: Self
Released: June 20, 2014
Type: Movie
All the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry when their various misadventures get them into some compromising situations that threaten to derail the big event.
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BEYONCÉ
Title: BEYONCÉ
Character: Self
Released: June 13, 2014
Type: Movie
Developed as a "visual album", Beyoncé's songs are accompanied by non-linear short films that illustrate the musical concepts conceived during production. Its dark and intimate subject material includes feminist themes of sex, monogamous love, and relationship issues, inspired by Beyoncé's desire to assert her full creative freedom.
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Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Title: Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
Character: Soul Brother
Released: December 18, 2013
Type: Movie
With the 70s behind him, San Diego's top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy, returns to take New York's first 24-hour news channel by storm.
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Title: Radio Disney Music Awards
Character: Self
Released: April 27, 2013
Type: TV
The Radio Disney Music Awards were an annual awards show operated and governed by Radio Disney, an American radio network. Beginning in 2001, the show was originally broadcast only on Radio Disney, but later began being televised on Disney Channel from 2013 onwards
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30 Days in May
Title: 30 Days in May
Character: Himself
Released: April 2, 2013
Type: Movie
Chronicles the days between Mayweather's May 5, 2012 victory over Puerto Rican superstar Miguel Cotto and the start of a three-month jail term on June 1, 2012 at the Clark County Detention Center in Las Vegas. The film concludes on Aug. 3, Mayweather's self-described 'best day of my life,' when he was released after serving two months behind bars.
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Nicki Minaj: Pink Planet
Title: Nicki Minaj: Pink Planet
Character: Self (archive footage)
Released: January 1, 2013
Type: Movie
An in-depth look at the personal life of rapper and singer Nicki Minaj, whose fast-paced rap style and interesting alter-egos connected with audiences all over the world.
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Grimey
Title: Grimey
Character: Raheem
Released: November 13, 2012
Type: Movie
Grimey is an inner city, coming of age short film that follows the titular character and his young crew of degenerate friends as they spend a summer day and night together in their city. The film depicts an idling, ne'er-do-well youth, their bad habits and the consequences to their disorderly decisions. Grimey is a prime example of the youth being wasted on the young.
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Ice Age: Continental Drift
Title: Ice Age: Continental Drift
Character: Ethan (voice)
Released: June 27, 2012
Type: Movie
Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon another adventure after their continent is set adrift. Using an iceberg as a ship, they encounter sea creatures and battle pirates as they explore a new world.
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Young Jeezy: A Hustlerz Ambition
Title: Young Jeezy: A Hustlerz Ambition
Character: Himself
Released: December 18, 2011
Type: Movie
Narrated by Samuel L. Jackson the movie takes viewers behind the scenes with Young Jeezy while he tours the world. The doc includes interviews with Jay-Z, DJ Drama, DJ Khaled, P. Diddy and other artists. But more telling are the conversations with his father, who was a Marine, and his mother a former drug addict who he found high in a crack house on one occasion. Their eventual divorce would have a heavy impact on Jeezy as as child. Watch the video below to get another side of the trap star.
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The Wonder Year
Title: The Wonder Year
Character: Himself
Released: November 18, 2011
Type: Movie
A year in the life of CEO, NAACP ambassador, Duke University professor, husband, father, son and Grammy Award winning producer 9th Wonder. The film follows one of soul music’s most dynamic figures from his childhood home to late nights in the studio and everywhere in between. Featuring: Drake, DJ Premier, DJ Green Lantern, J. Cole, Murs, Phonte, Sha Money XL, Young Guru, The Alchemist & more.
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Breakaway
Title: Breakaway
Character: Drake
Released: September 30, 2011
Type: Movie
A hockey enthusiast since 12 years of age, Toronto-based Rajvinder Singh, even went to the extent of trimming his hair, discarding his Pagri/turban, did not complete his education, incurred the wrath of his father, Darvesh, who wanted him to be involved in the family business as well as confirm and respect Sikh religion principles and values. Hoping to play professional hockey, Rajvinder, along with other fellow Sikh players, instead finds himself treated as the object of ridicule, referred to as a 'joker', by mainstream Caucasian players. Even his friends tease him and ask him to take up 'Guli Danda' and Kabaddi', while his father makes him work for Uncle Sammy as a truck driver. He is attracted to stunning law student Melissa Winters while her brother, Dan, offers to coach Rajvinder and his team. Unable to get themselves included in any team, they form their own...
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The Spark
Title: The Spark
Character: Himself
Released: February 11, 2010
Type: Movie
Drake struggles to find inspiration recording his hit song “Forever”.
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The Carter
Title: The Carter
Released: January 15, 2009
Type: Movie
An in-depth look at the artist Dwayne "Lil Wayne" Carter Jr, proclaimed by many as the "greatest rapper alive" With comprehensive and personal interviews with Lil Wayne, this film will also feature insight from those that know him best. The world will finally get to know the history surrounding one of the most prolific artists of this generation.
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Title: Being Erica
Released: January 5, 2009
Type: TV
Erica Strange has tons of regrets in her young life - so many she's started a list. But when she shares her list with her therapist, he undertakes an unusual course of treatment: she is transported back in time and given the chance to make different decisions at pivotal moments in her life, based on her knowledge of the here and now.
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Degrassi Spring Break Movie
Title: Degrassi Spring Break Movie
Character: Jimmy Brooks
Released: April 4, 2008
Type: Movie
Teen Drama....
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Charlie Bartlett
Title: Charlie Bartlett
Character: A/V Jones
Released: February 22, 2008
Type: Movie
Awkward teenager Charlie Bartlett has trouble fitting in at a new high school. Charlie needs some friends fast, and decides that the best way to find them is to appoint himself the resident psychiatrist. He becomes one of the most popular guys in school by doling out advice and, occasionally, medication, to the student body.
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Title: Degrassi: Minis
Character: Jimmy Brooks
Released: February 3, 2006
Type: TV
A series of shorts related to Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001).
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Jay and Silent Bob Do Degrassi
Title: Jay and Silent Bob Do Degrassi
Character: Jimmy Brooks
Released: February 5, 2005
Type: Movie
Snoogans! What are Jay and Silent Bob doing in Canada? Rewind….what are they doing at DEGRASSI! One major perk to being a director is that you can live out your fantasies. Kevin Smith's fantasy? To be featured in a three episode arc of Degrassi: The Next Generation! Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes head north to film their next movie in which their alter egos are forced to go back to high school, called "Jay and Silent Bob Go Canadian, Eh?" And what better high school to shoot at that Degrassi Community School? But drama ensues even before the cameras begin to roll!
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Title: Best Friend's Date
Released: December 3, 2004
Type: TV
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Title: Instant Star
Released: September 15, 2004
Type: TV
When Jude Harrison enters G Major’s singer/songwriter contest, she knows her stuff will kill, but she’s shocked when she learns she won the whole darn thing! Now, with a recording contract, a soon-to-be released single and a mega-crush on her producer, Jude’s wading through a world bigger than her wildest rock n’ roll dreams. Thrust into the spotlight, Jude is desperate to prove she belongs there…but she’s not even old enough to drive.
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Title: Degrassi Unscripted
Released: August 27, 2004
Type: TV
Degrassi Unscripted was a mini-series than ran for two seasons. Once in the summer of 2004, and then again in the summer of 2005. It featured eight different Degrassi stars.
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Title: Punk'd
Character: Self
Released: March 17, 2003
Type: TV
What happens when the biggest stars in the world get too high on the Hollywood hog? When their bank accounts start swelling bigger than their heads? Master prankster Ashton Kutcher is there to punk 'em down to earth.
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Conviction
Title: Conviction
Character: Fish
Released: September 29, 2002
Type: Movie
The story of Carl Upchurch who experiences jail as a young adult. While in prison, a compassionate teacher helps turn his life around through education and religion. He in turn is inspired to help other troubled youths.
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Title: Degrassi
Character: Jimmy Brooks
Released: October 14, 2001
Type: TV
The life of a group of adolescents going through the trials and tribulations of teendom at Degrassi Community School.
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Title: Soul Food
Character: Fredrick
Released: June 28, 2000
Type: TV
Soul Food: The Series is a television drama that aired Wednesday nights on Showtime from June 28, 2000 to May 26, 2004. Created by filmmaker George Tillman, Jr. and developed for television by Felicia D. Henderson, Soul Food is based upon Tillman's childhood experiences growing up in Wisconsin, and is a continuation of his successful 1997 film of the same name. Having aired for 74 episodes, it is the longest running drama with a predominantly black cast in the history of North American prime-time television.
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Title: MTV Video Music Awards
Character: Self
Released: September 14, 1984
Type: TV
An annual award ceremony presented by MTV to honor the best in the music video medium.
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Title: Saturday Night Live
Character: Self - Musical Guest
Released: October 11, 1975
Type: TV
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
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Title: Saturday Night Live
Character: Self
Released: October 11, 1975
Type: TV
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
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Title: Saturday Night Live
Character: Self - Host & Musical Guest
Released: October 11, 1975
Type: TV
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
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Title: American Music Awards
Character: Self - Musical Guest
Released: February 19, 1974
Type: TV
An annual American music awards show. Unlike the Grammys, which are awarded on the basis of votes by members of the Recording Academy, the AMAs are determined by a poll of the public and music buyers.