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Drake Honored at Songwriters Hall of Fame

Skylar Grey and Drake

Drake had every reason to be “on one” as he was recognized for his songwriting talents at the 42nd Annual Songwriters Hall of Fame gala at the Marriott Marquis Hotel in New York last night. The Canadian star was presented with the Hal David Starlight Award by acclaimed musician Jimmy Jam. He celebrated the big night with his mother, who was beaming with pride.

“Just won the most incredible award and performed for my mother…a year ago today she was being wheeled into a surgery room…I love you,” tweeted Drizzy, who rubbed shoulders with music icons Chaka Khan and Garth Brooks.

Skylar Grey showed off her secret talent, playing the lap dulcimer and singing Michael Jackson’s “Human Nature” and Madonna’s “Crazy for You” in honor of songwriter John Bettis.

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18 Comments

  1. Lioness
    June 17th, 2011 at 6:47 am

    ummmm if i were a song writer…i would be a lil touched about this one..lol ester dean

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  2. ukfan
    June 17th, 2011 at 7:01 am

    So proud of you drizzy,i’m fan since 2007

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  3. dia
    June 17th, 2011 at 7:38 am

    Congratulations 2 the best we ever had, keep up the great work, Hall of Fame talent luv u Drake

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  4. Melanie
    June 17th, 2011 at 7:58 am

    This was much deserved. He sang acapella and got people tearing up with his dedication to his moms. Very sweet.
    Proud of you, Drizzy!!!

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  5. destiny
    June 17th, 2011 at 9:56 am

    THIS IS MY A FUCK

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  6. Shade
    June 17th, 2011 at 10:44 am

    Well deserved. Nobody writes lyrics like Drizzy. Bout time people start realizing that

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  7. Smiles
    June 17th, 2011 at 10:45 am

    Congrats Drizzy! Pretty impressive for having 1 album.

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  8. Hmmm
    June 17th, 2011 at 11:19 am

    Congrats Drake #NoShade on him at all but why hasn’t someone who’s been in the game for 10+ years gotten this award? Writes all their music. Maybe cus she’s a female. *shrugs shoulders* –__–

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    TeamDrizzy Reply:
    June 17th, 2011 at 8:03 pm

    @Hmmm, who are you tlkn bout ?

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    Melanie Reply:
    June 18th, 2011 at 10:00 am

    @Hmmm, Like who? This award is specifically for an up & coming artist. If your fave didn’t get theirs, oh well. I mean, I really hope you’re not talkin bout beyonce….don’t let me get started on her “songwriting” lmao

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  9. 3erd
    June 17th, 2011 at 11:22 am

    gratz to drake, he doing is thing.

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  10. WatchTheThrone
    June 17th, 2011 at 1:24 pm

    so glad there’s a rapper who doesn’t try to act fake.
    not afraid to love his mom. props!

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  11. Mia
    June 17th, 2011 at 2:54 pm

    Drake is the most overrated rapper in history

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    Jojoluver23 Reply:
    June 17th, 2011 at 5:06 pm

    @Mia, There’s always one hater…

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    Melanie Reply:
    June 18th, 2011 at 10:01 am

    @Mia, He’s overrated enough tot have 3 people remake a song of his that just came out 2 weeks ago! JCole been dropping music….Big Sean leaked. Yet it’s Drizzy that moves the people. There’s nothing overrated about that….that’s art.

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  12. mia hater
    June 17th, 2011 at 4:49 pm

    @mia your LIFE is over-rated so stfu bitch

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  13. Hugh
    June 17th, 2011 at 7:21 pm

    Wow Skylar singing Human Nature!
    Gotta find video

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  14. mhmod
    March 24th, 2012 at 7:20 am

    I wasn’t a big fan of Chop the Throne I usually like a lot of what DJ Candlestick and OG Ron C do but I found Slim K’s rovsien of WTT better simply it didn’t have a lot of unnecessary chops and rewinds. Chop Care however, is what the dopeness I come to expect from the Chopstars. It’s definitely a great tape and The Ride and Crew Ride gets murked C&S’d.

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