Drake's Birthday Timeline

February 12, 2017

Drake won a Grammy (then another)

Drake scooped up Grammy awards in both the Rap Song and Rap/Sung Performance categories for his chart-topping single "Hotline Bling."

November 29, 2011

The First YOLO

Drake's song "The Motto," widely credited for introducing the acronym "YOLO," or "you only live once," was released.

February 14, 2006

Drake's First Mixtape

"Room For Improvement," a self-released mixtape, sold 6,000 copies.