Drake and ‘Degrassi’ Co-Star Shane Kippel Reunite in Toronto It was a long time coming but Drake and his Degrassi: The Next Generation co-star Shane Kippel finally reunited on Sunday (Jan.

Drake has reunited the cast of the teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation in a new video for his previously-released single, I'm Upset. The musician got his first taste of fame on the show ...

4 on the greatest pop stars of the 21st century list? Drake! The Canadian superstar first made his name playing Jimmy Brooks ...

Here Drake comes, though, as he was from Toronto. Also, he was already famous due to being on “Degrassi.” None of this stopped him from becoming one of the most successful rappers of all-time.

Drake played Brooks for seven years, from 2001 to 2008, before pursuing a music career full-time. As for how he got his start in the industry, the "One Dance" singer credits it all to his charisma.