Most likely scheduled on purpose, Thank Me Later, the latest and first studio produced album by Drake will drop in stores on Valentine’s Day 2010 (February 14th, 2010). The first confirmed track so far is “Shut It Down” which will be featuring The Dream. When asked about the album, Drake told reporters that “it’s sexy. It’s slow, but there’s an energy to it. I rap on it. Me and Dream both sing on it. It’s cool.”
Drake has been a seemingly over-night success for the rap community. After being mentored by Lil Wayne things really got going. Drake has been an …read more

The BET Hip-Hop Awards were held last night October 10, 2009 at the Atlanta Civic Center and many of the top rappers walked away with some of the night’s most prestigious prizes. Ice Cube received a Lifetime Achievement Award for his contributions to hip-hop.
Other winners included Jay-Z who made a surprise appearance to perform “As Real As It Gets” and accept his MVP of the Year Award, beating out Lil Wayne and Drake. Though don’t get mad yet cause Drake took the spotlight when he won in the Rookie of the Year Award – go Canada!
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Russ Castella from Bliss Entertainment made a great remix of Drake’s new music video for Forever. As you all know the song features Kanye West, Lil Wayne and Eminem. But in record producer Russ Castella’s remix version he cuts out Kanye West’s verse calling it “the worst verse of all time.” Damn, no one is going to let that incident slide.
Check out the video after the jump and let me know what you think.

Drake’s music video for his hit rap Forever just debut. The new music video features Lil Wayne, Kanye West and Eminem. Unfortunately I can’t just put the video up here so you’ll have to check it out at YouTube.com @ Drake – Forever. Watch it then come back and let me know what you thought of it.
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Lil Wayne is notorious for canceling, showing up late or even no shows so this one isn’t too much of  a surprise. Organizers have announced last night that they will begin refunding tickets purchased for Edmonton and Vancouver’s shows this week. The reasons for the canceled shows are unknown but they have said that they were out of their control.
Many fans were disappointed to hear the news. For hip-hop fans the concert was more than just Lil Wayne, it was supposed to open with Young Jeezy, Soulja Boy, Drake and Jeremih. Drake was especially excited for finishing his Canadian tour …read more

Up and coming sensation that is Drake made a surprising appearance at a concert in Montreal. Drake who is a native of Toronto was supposed to miss the tour spot because of an aggravated knee injury. Drake later told reporters that there was no way he was going to miss this part of his tour.
After being told that Drake was in the hospital and would not perform, audiences cheered when he emerged from the back stage. Lil Wayne was the star of the night but it was drake who managed to steal the show with his hit singles “Best I …read more

I guess that night wasn’t the best Drake has ever had. Apparently, the rapper was touring with Lil Wayne and Ne-Yo for the Young Money Tour, when he collapsed from pain on-stage. He was doing a duet with Weezy for his song “Best I Ever Had” when he supposedly tried doing a spin and ended up twisting his already injured knee, causing to fall in pain.
Miss Info reports of the incidence, "He put his head down because he was in so much pain and then 4 guys ran out on the stage and had to carry him off."
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Not sure what to make of this new music video by Drake called “Best I Ever Had.” The rap is alright but the music video is strange. It chronicles Team Drake, an all girl high school basketball team.
Love it or hate it? Let me know what you all think.
Check out the lyrics for “Best I Ever Had” after the jump…

The dream team of hip-hop will be meeting up this summer to do a state-wide tour. Lil Wayne has confirmed that he will be joining Soulja Boy Tell’em, Young Jeezy and Drake for the tour. Jay-Z has also said that he will be joining  the rat pack but not until partway through because of scheduling issues.

The busiest rappers in the business seem to be gun-ho on being able to tour together. I’d hate to manage the hotels those guys will be staying at. No matter though cause they will put on one hell of a show.
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