EVENT PICS: DRAKE AT THE MUCH MUSIC AWARDS IN CANADA
Monday, June 22, 2009

Aubrey “Drake” Graham arrives at the MuchMusic Video Awards on Sunday night in Toronto, Canada. The rapper/actor is a native of Canada and is expected to drop his debut album later on this year.
Some people are starting to say his music is a little bit over-exposed and that he is already falling into the industry hype. I guess time will tell.
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124 Comments
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1.
TheMan
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
what is all the hype with this dude?
2.
Mason'00
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
Drake….Looking forward to workin’ with u in the near future…Road to the Ears
3.
mickrite
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
Overrated. He’s not all that cute, and his music sucks! . Geeze, when will the “real” music start comig out??
4.
La Tray*Tray
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
DRAKEE!!….
5.
krystal
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
I hope he is not with Rihanna…if so she is going to mess his career up like she did Chris Brown…
6.
S. dot
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
Please tell me taht Audrey is a man’s name over in Canada!?
The Luie V belted purse isn’t helping! lol
Let me stop. Love Drake and all his hype too. It’s refreshing to see a new face and hear a new voice in hip hop!
7.
IM JUST SAYING
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
LET THE HATING BEGIN!!!!!
8.
what it do
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
draaaaaaaaaaaaaakke!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
omg i die everytime i see this child…talk about a crush….too bad he is on the DL
such a talented guy i have to admit i wish he was singing more instead of rapping i love his voice..
9.
PaypahJEMz
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
he’s sooo cute;
but sometimes he’s
not idk!
10.
saydat
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
do even know wats up wit this dude see him in papers lately………..good to know im first yo.
11.
DONT BE STUPID #5
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
@Kyrstal . . . Ummmmm Chris mess his self up boo boo when he he put his hands on a woman! Don’t be stupid!
12.
music lover
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
dope artist all around
13.
Tiiu
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
Canada is his home country! Degrassi baby. Peep it..
14.
saydat
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
damnn…………….i was suppose to be first, dont know where the other 9 came from! imma try harder next time.
15.
say it aint so
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
the LV hip purse is kinda played out if u ask me..he must didnt get that memo
16.
UQueen
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
Drake is very talented but he does have to watch it! Because hype can fizzle quick!
17.
Tiiu
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
I know this isn’t related to African American’s, but do you think you can mention anything about what’s going on in Iran? Since this site gets so many viewers maybe just a glance at it might get people to pray a little for what’s going on. You guys have people of different ethnicity on here a lot as well ;).
I dunno I figure it didn’t hurt to ask lol.
18.
GREASED
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
He lloks weird to me…!!!
his nose is too big. IDK it’s just a very weird face
19.
Dhooks
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
The boy is cold, no joke. This dude came out of no where! his duet with Lil Wayne is sick!
20.
Intrigue216
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
I think his buzz will die down by the time the album drops, he is way too overexposed. And he’s touring with Lil Wayne promoting mixtape music. The type of buzz he’s getting right now, the album should be dropping within the next couple of months to get the most sells. Oh well, it ain’t like he in need of money from what he probably made from Degrassi.
21.
jenieycancellieri
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
1- aubrey is a universal name (mostly used in france and canada - french canadians, eh)
2- what the hell is the deal with this dude
3- he’s not cute
4- his music sucks - i haven’t heard a decent track on that damn mix tape
5- that first photo looks like he’s auditioning for the Joker in another Batman movie….what’s with the smile?
6- i give this dude until the end of the year before this is all over and
7- NEXT!!!!!!!!!!
22.
peacekeeper
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
I tired of hearing his name.
23.
D
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
@ 11.. Chris messed himself up.. even if Rihanna hit him, he hit her back.. it takes 2 to get into that kind of fight.. he is an adult, and will be treated as such under the law..
@ 17.. REAL TALK! Things are serious in Tehran
Drake.. he has catchy songs but the radio is overplaying him.. anyhoo, hope he comes out with some new, fresh music for his album
24.
jenieycancellieri
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
my bad…..meant to say unisex not universal
25.
Stacy
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
Don’t nobody better say nothing bad about Drake! I heart Drake
26.
B0MBBAYBEE
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
He’s not that cute but he is an amazing artist
His album WILL sell because ppl who listen to mixtapes
and underground knows what he’s about and knows his ability
ii mean hes was selling out shows before his first single was out just off of his mixtape now how many rappers can do that???
27.
Rasheda
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
Drake is sooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo UGLY…YUCK
28.
Its Britney b*&^%
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
People are soo desperate to hear something new that they’ll accept any old tom, dick or harry as being the next “big thing”. Because the level of good music in r&b and hip-hop has been extremely low over the past few years, the standard is much lower now and any lil wayne sound a like gets hyped up. I can’t believe the hype surrounding this guy after hearing his music, his music is below lackluster.
29.
IM JUST SAYING
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
what does being cute have do with how much talent he has???? lets get it together…. HATERS WILL BE HATERS!!!!!
30.
lerena
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
IT is good to see new talent, but this dude is ugly ass hell…He’s getting all these I love drake posts, this dude has talent but he definately does not look good, he looks fat in the face….But nevertheless, still a great talent.
31.
krystal
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
@ number 11…Krystal is never stupid…I do have the right to voice my opinion…Also, I am referring to his career b4 the whole domestic situation….his career started to fail (in my eyes) when they first became a couple……Oh and by the way, it’s not his self, it’s himself…Idiot!!!!
32.
JUDAH
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
This clown is everywhere because his mother is Jewish, which makes him a Jew according to their laws. This means that he is the best of both worlds, he can project the hip “black image” and at the same time he will get the inside industry connections that only a Jew can get. All the record execs and industry bigwigs are Jewish. This is a fact, and it is also the reason why all the big name artists are signed up to assist in his fabricated superstardom. They are slaves to the industry execs. I expect this dude to blow up big and to have his own label withing the next couple of years, and thereafter to see his name on some Forbes 500 lists relatively quickly. Then he’ll do the fake “go to Africa, heal the world” nonsense. When I first became aware of this guy, I thought he was spitting some type of next level stuff, the way people who buy into hype were talking. Come to find out he’s another fake gangster, wannabe playboy, smh.
33.
jenieycancellieri
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
i don’t know who brought CB in the convo…., but they’re both wrong……Rih is wrong for hitting him, and CB is wrong for hitting her back (my personal philosophy is don’t dish what u can’t take)……..They both need to be tried for assault.
34.
krystal
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
@ # 33—-i agree
35.
miss barbados
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
@32 WAY TO BREAK IT DOWN FOR THE MASSES JUDAH ! \
Drake isn’t spitting bodies on tracks, but he will blow a I agree with you on that, I mean Sean Kingston has connects (not jew connects but connects) out this world and his whole singing rapping thing was short lived… I still wish Drake success wherever and however he gets it and I hope he uses his success to do something positive for other people
36.
pppaaapp
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
ummmm…Drake swaggerjacks Lil Wayne AND my Kanye (best rapper/performer/producer out there right now btw)–not to mention he has NO stage presence–watch him perform and catch how he does his arm movements, looks like he’s trying too hard to have Kanye’s performance movements but just can’t get it right. Call me a hater but the truth is the guy needs to find his own swagger/style instead of combining other artists.
37.
lala
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
EXCUSE YOU NUMBER 32!!!?????????
DRAKE EVER SAID HE WANTED TO BE A GANGSTER! OKAY
HE NEVER CLAIMED TO BE FROM THE HOOD!!!
HE GREW UP WELL IN UPPER DOWNTOWN TORONTO
HE WAS A CHILD ACTOR FOR GOD SAKES HE NEVER WANTED NOR SAID HE WAS A GANGSTER, AND HE DEF NOT A WANNABE ! HE MIGHT BE A PLAYBOY BUT WHICH DUDE IN THE EARLY 20′S ISN’T.
I KNEW DRAKE FROM WHEN HE WAS JUST STARTING AND HE HAS THE SAME SWAG AS B4 SO DON’T GET IT TWISTED….HE STAYS THE SAME!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ON A NEXT NOTE I HATED HIS SHADES HIS FIT WAS COOL THOUGH
AND THE MUCHMUSIC AWARDS WERE LIVEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE
I WAS THERE I SHOULD KNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
38.
Jaleesa
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
I think Drake is actually a talented guy…even though a lot of his music sounds like other rappers out now (mostly Lil’ Wayne.) I liked his music back in ‘07 when he was mostly doing work with Trey Songz and artists like that. I think he was more original back then, but that’s usually the case when no one knows you. haha.
And as far as his looks go, I don’t think he’s a bad looking dude, he used to be worse on Degrassi in the earlier years!
39.
Mayne
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
he is a talented artist. Thats what the game has been in recent years…..ACTUAL TALENT! Dude can sing and his flow is nice!
STOP HATIN!
Wup up Charlotte, NC!
40.
Side-Eye Jones
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
What is the deal with all this physical critiques??? Some yall’ act like dude is supposed to look like a model, riddle me this, can you name 5 rappers that are actually cute? And then can they rap well? Ease up haters, I have the mixtape and can’t wait to buy the real deal. This man stands alone and as far as i’m concerned the mix is better than any current finished CD at the time, how can he be overexposed when people are still asking “Who theDrake”?, the last few songs i heard on the radio were “Halle Berry” and “Swag Surfin” so excuse me for taking in this breath of fresh air. I hope he does well
41.
Supreme
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
I think its so much hype with Drake because he was Lil Waynes Ghost writer and now Waynes music is getting lame and he’s doing the rocker thing. & Drake raps about real things compared to alot of the party and club songs and stupid autotune that people are doing! I love Night off with Drake and Lloyd!!!
42.
my2sense
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
One hit wonder thus far…………….blah.
OMG Angel please tell me you guys are working on the pics from Beyonce’s I AM concert at MSG last night. That lady tore the house down w/ just a lil’ help from her hubby. The show was FANTASTIC!!!!
43.
Tealeaf
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
He looks cute there, but I haven’t heard his music
44.
LMAO
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
DEF overexposed. He may fall off before he even gets on if he keeps up at this pace. I would hate to see his star burn out too quickly because he is a talented musician and actor (I guess). Only time will tell.
45.
61
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
What does his looks have to do with what he spits. Like damn Jay-z is not that handsome either and look at him. But i love jay-z swagger that what make him a good artist. Drake can do the same thing. I give him mad props from degrassi to a rapper would never think in a million yrs that he really rap.
46.
Yasmine
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
Sorry, he is a good artist…BUT HE AINT NO SAVIOR! Come on…wake up people. I can take one member out of Kidz In The Hall and they will sheeeit all over this cat. GTFOH.
47.
miss me
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
He is talented lyrically…why do we even have to go into looks? When I’m listening to his mixtape in my car I don’t care what he looks like just if he SOUNDS right.
48.
stacy
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
@ pppaaapp
I totally agree with what you said he sounds too much like kanye and lil wayne to me to even get into his music. I don’t understand all the hype around this guy either I mean he is talented but he’s not bringing anything new into the game he’s bringing me another kanye which we already have so what’s the big deal. I don’t think he’s that attractive too but that doesn’t matter since he’s a rapper and not a R&B guy. I also think he’s way overexposed but I do wish him the best I never wish anyone to fail only time will tell with this dude.
49.
Drick
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
Drake is cool, but J. Cole will put the feel back in hiphop.
50.
fconcreteloop
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
#61
No lyrics, flow, wordplay etc makes you a great rapper and good music makes you a great artist so besides 2 songs that every female seem to like what other songs does he have? nothin
not no fuckin swagger grow the fuck up you chicken head ass bitch
now everybody wanna talk about swagger like some highschool kids when in fact 99% dont even have no swag
most people think swag means buyin expensive clothes and brag about money anyways
i bet a mill that you’re one of them chicken heads that be saying like “gurl he ugly but his swag is mean so i want him”
typical black bitch chicken head shit
51.
pppaaapp
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
@40 (Supreme)
Ghostwriter my ass–Weezy spits off his dome, this dude stores his raps in a blackberry–who ghostwrites for who–check your facts
52.
cuvagurl08
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
i fudging heart him. he is the ish. haters are haters. clearly most of these people have copped his mixtapes. i cant wait for his album to finally drop and its soooo going down when he comes to dallas on aug 23.
53.
Tiiu
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
The only song I know is the one that’s like best I ever had or whatever and then one with lil wayne?? i don’t know. i don’t get it. does he have a lot of other songs that i am unaware of?
54.
Tiiu
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
thanks @23
55.
pppaaapp
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
aaand Drake also does autotune…ppl will get tired of him quick bc he is doing what everyone else is already doing and stealing the styles of his favourite rapper. When he is able to find his OWN formula, he will really last bc you can’t deny that the kid got talent. And I really do not see the point of doing a video for best I ever had when radio already played it out–I don’t know who his management is but they need to give him better direction–like he could have done a video for HoustonAtlantaVegas and that would really bring him into the mainstream because that song is dope and only people who are into his mixtape know it–but at this point best I ever had is played out so, really what is the point of a video…
56.
MELY
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
@ 32.. Damn you go hard! But I totaly agree with the trip to Africa and heal the world stuff.Soo cliche..
57.
LULU
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
I’ma have to say that he has definitely put some interest back into hip/hop as a new and upcoming artist, but he is not the answer by far. He sings in auto-tune, though he can carry a note, it’s always the same pitch I wonder what he really sounds like without using it. His flow is not extraordinary, puts me in the mind of Wayne and/or Kanye on some of the songs. It’s nice to have an artist who can switch between both since we haven’t had one male anyways (unless you want to count Mos Def which I don’t really) since the days of Lauryn Hill, and possibly Queen Latifah. I’m anxious to hear what the album will sound like, but I saw some of his live performances on YouTube and they were seriously lacking.
58.
UK Nubian
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
I first heard this dude on this very website a few years back when he was featured on lloyld’s track…I thought he was average at best…I think he had another song that concreteloop posted but i still wasnt impressed..I just remember him as some actor turned rapper…..NOW it seems everybody is screaming his name, without even hearing is music…wow the power of the corporate machine…I wish him much success…!
59.
mkef9779@aol.com
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
unfortunately, for him to look cute or attractive he would have to maintain a p-diddy…you see, diddy’s eyes and eyebrows make him look borderline ugly…and drake’s thick eyebrows and distanced eye put him on the same border…so they both have to wear shades for a minute~ thanks to whoever was nice enough to give Drake that tip~
60.
iAPPLE
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
SERIOUSLY, I Hope Rihanna is not with this guy, Drake? ugh. Rihanna really?
Well Hey Then Again Looks aint everything, if u base it off looks u wont get far….
61.
61
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
@fconcreteloop first of all im far from a chicken head. Yes im black and im not a bitch so do not get it twisted.
If you read alot of comment is going by his looks i think alot of rapper in the industry is not good looking but something else they do or say make them look attractive. That what im getting at. Im the type of person that do not goes by look. As long that person treat me right and respect me that all it counts.
I do not know if you a guy or a girl but you need to grow up.
62.
PYT
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
He really can’t do anything about being over-exposed as we all are jocking him and got somethan to say wether positive or negative. I believe he will stick to his own formula> He’s like an Eminem does/says whatever the heck is on his mind,freestyles with the best of em and does what he wants so I have no fear I’m ready for him and glad he’s shinning long overdue!!
+ he’s fionnnne! Holla!
63.
cbreezie007
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
Drake isn’t overrated…i mean can someone explain how he is? lol
To me, he’s just talented and I think he’ll make it in this industry because his sound is pretty diverse. I like him and hopefully all the hype won’t get to his head.
He looks good but sometimes he be lookin off for some reason. lol
64.
PYT
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
oooooh weeeeee all this HATIN is ridiculous! hahaha a mess…..It’s all good Drizzy whatever comments people know you!!!!
65.
FARFRUMLUZIN
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
CL I know that right everytime I cut on the radio there he is I pray that hes video doesnt get released because I know it will be in heavy rotation.
66.
zionist-hypeman
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
the hype is record execs who know how to manipulate the dumbash sheepish folks who are unable to make real choices for themselves.
67.
Vee1
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
#1…I’ve been wondering that myself….am I missing something.
68.
PYT
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
@41 Right but its whatever some poeple feel you some don’t all I know is his freestyles are dope and right I am tired of the shake your botty, king of the “drugs” etc! Shit Drake can sing toooo no autotune needed please this N is fire!
And a Night Off……if that ain’t baby making music I don’t know what is lawd!
69.
IWANNAMARRYANBAORNFLPLAYER
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
HE SO PRETTY
70.
ladytroublesome
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
I love this dude!
71.
MiSSSEXY
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
@# 8 HE IS NOT GAY!!!!! so quit the ” DL ” Sh** and take it somewhere else…….why does everyone always try to start some fake rumor about pretty boys being gay or some sh**????? First I heard it about JermiH this morning about him havein an EX BOYFRIEND Model named Kestin Carter or something….I think it’s bull!!!!
Drake is fine ass hell… and # 37 I’m with you all the wayyyyyyyyy
72.
*«SOLiD RiCH GiRL»*
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
Drake makes great music but it is over exposed at the same time too.You don’t want to get tired of an artist who hasn’t even come out yet but radio stations continue to play out all his songs from the mixtape.He’ll be a smash when the drops but until then he’s still on the come-up and you must respect his hussle.
73.
*«SOLiD RiCH GiRL»*
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
The album will be a smash!!
74.
Tashie B
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
now, i don’t think drake is cute, but i do like some of his music.
as far as being overexposed, so are lots of people on this site alone (who shall remain nameless, since i don’t want to start a riot). it’s the way of the industry. the only difference is, he hasn’t put out a commercial album yet. i don’t hate on anybody’s success. though, i would like to get a little more variety when i check in on cl. just sayin…
75.
Ladyssolady
Monday, June 22, 2009 /
Dude is a breath of fresh air, not my type of rapper, but something new nonetheless. Can he stick around is the question. It depends on what steps he will take and how he is guided. As for him being attractive, not my type, but what does it matter? But of course females that don’t listen to lyrics would be all over this post. #39, someone that’s fine and can spit is Serius Jones.
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