Drake: 'I Fear [Lil] Wayne'
The rising rapper opens up about his mentor.
Read Full Drake Interview on TheBoomBox.comMember of: Young Money
Influenced by: Phonte, André 3000, Jay-Z, Kanye West, Lil Wayne
Genre: Hip-Hop
Biography: Known initially for his role as Jimmy Brooks on Degrassi: The Next Generation, Toronto, Ontario, native Drake (born Aubrey ...
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The Boombox Music Blog: Actor-turned-rapper Drake may have put his foot in his mouth when he inadvertently upset Tupac fans by confessing that he wasn't saddened by the rap legend's death. Now, Drake wants to clear up the controversy stemming from a line in his song 'Fear,' ... Read moreOct 15 2009 7:34AM
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The Boombox Music Blog: Aubrey Drake Graham first caught the public's eye in 2001 playing the character Jimmy Brooks on 'Degrassi: The Next Generation.' The popular Canadian actor made his way onto the music scene as a rapper under the moniker 'Drake,' releasing his first ... Read more
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