Rap-Up.com || Drake Honored at Canada’s Walk of Fame

Drake suited up for his latest honor at Canada’s Walk of Fame on Saturday (Oct. 1). The Toronto-born superstar accepted this year’s Allan Slaight Award, which is presented to a young Canadian making a positive impact in the world of arts, sports, or philanthropy. As part of his award, he also received a $10,000 honorarium, which he donated to Dixon Hall, a community-based service that creates opportunities for low-income Toronto residents.

“I am a proud Canadian, and I am grateful to Canada’s Walk of Fame and the Slaight Foundation for this award,” said the Young Money rapper in a statement.

Peter Soumalias, Founding Director of Canada’s Walk of Fame, added, “At 24 years of age, Drake has already achieved what has taken others a lifetime to do. He is kind, smart, talented, philanthropic, and driven. He is an inspiring example to all, and we are proud to recognize him this year as our young Canadian making a positive impact.”

Drake will premiere the video for “Headlines,” the first single off his sophomore album Take Care, at 6 p.m. EST today.

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16 Comments

MoseyWosey!
October 2nd, 2011 at 9:19 am
I luv my baby Drake!!!
Congrats boo!

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Curt
October 2nd, 2011 at 9:23 am
2nd. Take Care October 24th LETS GO

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ThankMeLater
October 2nd, 2011 at 9:34 am
that’s my boo!

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Rochelle
October 2nd, 2011 at 9:51 am
What’s her getting honored for? He does one 1 OK album. nothing special! & His getting uglier and uglier, he needs to stay away from the drugs and smoking!!!

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OVOXO Reply:
October 2nd, 2011 at 9:55 am
@Rochelle, shut up hoe

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uhuh Reply:
October 2nd, 2011 at 10:23 am
@Rochelle, You a sucka, You a sucka, ho. Drake’s success!

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Joe Reply:
October 2nd, 2011 at 10:52 am
@Rochelle, This nxgga mad right now!

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Saskia Reply:
October 2nd, 2011 at 12:55 pm
@Rochelle, yourr a Bitcch ,, Drake deserves Everythink he gets

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TeamDrickiNYC
October 2nd, 2011 at 10:43 am
I am so proud of Drake!
He deserves this, and haters are bitter as fuck.

Take Care – October 24

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>Y.U.Mad?
October 2nd, 2011 at 10:57 am
i see you drake keep doing you.

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dia
October 2nd, 2011 at 11:26 am
God bless, and congratulations Drake luv u

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@Bruno_Tip
October 2nd, 2011 at 12:11 pm
his style inspires me

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C94B
October 2nd, 2011 at 12:58 pm
I love Drake, but jeez, smile, son, this is supposed to be a happy day, and you’re not supposed to embrace a kind of gangsta posture.

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THETRUTH
October 2nd, 2011 at 1:34 pm
Is it me or does Drake look better these days..hmm I guess money does make you beutiful…you can hardly call him ugly now.

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Kayla
October 2nd, 2011 at 3:56 pm
Congrats Drake! Looking yummy in that suit by the way!

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M4L
October 2nd, 2011 at 10:32 pm
Nice Drizzy. Oct 24 Take Care.

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