In this episode of pplpod, we dive into the unstoppable rise of Aubrey Drake Graham. We trace his evolution from a teenage actor on the Canadian drama Degrassi: The Next Generation to becoming the "Artist of the Decade" and one of the best-selling music artists in history. Join us as we explore how the Toronto native popularized the blend of singing and rapping to reshape modern hip-hop, earning him a record-breaking 13 Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles along the way.

We break down the key chapters of Drake’s life and career:

• The Come Up: How a mixtapes run led to a bidding war and a deal with Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment.

• The Mogul: Inside his business empire, from founding OVO Sound and partnering with Nike on the Nocta label to serving as the "global ...