From a surprise appearance by Travis Barker, to Game chugging a bottle, we recap the latest iteration of 'VERZUZ.'
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Aubrey Drake Graham first gained attention as an actor on the TV series Degrassi: The Next Generation before launching his music career with the 2009 mixtape So Far Gone. He was born on October 24, 1986, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He solidified his place in hip-hop with breakthrough albums like Take Care (2011), which won the Grammy for Best Rap Album, and Nothing Was the Same (2013). Known for hits such as “Started From the Bottom” and “Hotline Bling,” Drake helped popularize the atmospheric, moody sound associated with Toronto producers like Noah “40” Shebib, blending rap with R&B in a way that shaped the sound of the 2010s. Drake’s influence extends beyond music through collaborations with artists like Rihanna on “Work” (2016) and Future on the mixtape What a Time to Be Alive (2015). He launched the OVO Sound label in 2012 with 40 and Oliver El-Khatib, fostering Toronto’s music scene and expanding his entrepreneurial footprint. His 2018 album Scorpion broke streaming records on platforms like Spotify, underscoring his impact on hip-hop’s global reach and the evolution of rap’s melodic style.
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Apple TV's Drake-Backed 'Neuromancer' Official Teaser Debuts at Comic-Con
Callum Turner made a surprise virtual appearance to debut the first look at the Drake-backed cyberpunk adaptation of William Gibson's novel.
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Drake Responds to AI Photo of Him Feeding Spice: 'I Would Have Taken This Pic for Real'
The Toronto rapper saw the AI-generated image and invited the dancehall star to make it happen in real life.
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Lil Wayne Credits Drake for Getting Him Into Teleprompters
Wayne explained on the Friends Keep Secrets podcast that he first spotted TVs displaying his lyrics during a surprise guest appearance on Drizzy's stage and has never performed without them since.
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Drake Debuts 'The Only LeBron I Rate Is Juan' Shirt at NOCTA Manor Retreat
Drake wore a T-shirt dissing LeBron James at the 2026 NOCTA Manor retreat.
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Drake Tells Fans He 'Spent the Last 24 Months Proving Myself Right'
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The Game Shouts Out Drake at 'VERZUZ' Before Performing Their "100" Collab
The evening opened with a surprise appearance by blink-182's Travis Barker.
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Drake Breaks Another of His Own Chart Records Thanks to 'Iceman'
The album might have been out for a couple months, but Drizzy's 'Iceman' is showing no signs of slowing down as far as breaking records goes.
Will Lavin3 days ago
Drake and Nike Brought a Custom 'Iceman' Glove to NOCTA Manor 2026
The bedazzled white glove from Drake's album cover got a Nike-branded upgrade.
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50 Cent Mocks Rick Ross Over 'Set in Stone' Chart Projections: 'It's Over, Officer'
"Pack it up," Fif advised.
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Drake’s Custom "NOCTA Manor" Silk Robe Revealed by Designer Domenico Formichetti
Crafted in Italy for the rapper’s latest countryside retreat, the one-of-a-kind piece features custom Como silk and a 2026 Manor crest.
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Drake Gifted Sexyy Red a Birkin Bag at the World Cup Final
Drizzy used an "authenticated luxury resale" site to gift Sexyy what appears to be a $50K bag.
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Drake 'Curse' May Be in Effect After He Bets $1.5 Million on Argentina to Win World Cup
Drizzy's latest bet comes after he lost big on Conor McGregor's UFC return fight.
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Rick Ross Says He'll Always ‘Celebrate’ His Drake Collaborations: ‘You Can’t Change the Past’
The MMG boss is urging those hoping for a reunion between him and Drake to move on.
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Alice Rosenblum Breaks Silence on Viral Drake Video: 'I Have Nothing but Respect for Drake'
Alice Rosenblum says nothing romantic happened with Drake after their viral video at a club in Canada, noting she has nothing but respect for him.
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