Drake (Superstars of Hip-Hop)

Drake is one of hip-hop's newest superstars. By mixing rapping and singing, tough lyrics and more emotional songs, Drake has found success in a tough business. Today, Drake has had successes with his first two albums and many hits with other artists. You can hardly turn on the radio without hearing the Canadian-born rapper! Drake tells the story of how Aubrey Graham became the megastar fans know today as Drake. Read about how Drake moved from acting in Canada to rapping with Lil Wayne. Learn about what it takes to succeed in today's rap game and how Drake's hard work is finally paying off. Describes the life and career of the popular singer, from her childhood in Barbados to her rise to fame in the American music industry, issues in her personal life, and the future of her career In this series, engaging and often inspiring biographies of rapper and hip-hop celebrities are combined with full-colour photographs of the personalities at different stages of their lives. Profiles the life of the hip-hop star, from his youth and entry into the world of music under the tutelage of Puff Daddy to his successful career as a musician and a champion for charities Presents the life of the rap star, covering the car crash that nearly ended his life, the death of his mother, and his successful music career Chronicles the life and career of the rapper, from his days acting on Canada's "Degrassi: the Next Generation" to his rise to musical stardom