It doesn’t seem that long that was best known as Wheelchair Jimmy in Canadian television’s coming of age show, “Degrassi High.”
Toronto’s first citizen has made large strides since those awkward days of his on-screen prepubescent school years to become one of the leaders in Canadian pop culture, and if have anything to say about it, American music.
For as as he usually is, Drizzy’s self deprecating humor is one of his most endearing qualities. Good thing, too: Everything the Toronto Raptors’ hype man does is immediately scrutinized and turned into meme gold.
The rapper addressed the public’s concerns in a self-aware monologue that had the so-called Champagne Papi donning a wig while doing his best impersonation of his rumored girlfriend, Rihanna.
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But Drake shined brightest with the acting portion of his contribution channeling Hulk Hogan for inspiration on one skit as a jubilant high school dance chaperone and a Canadian Rastafarian in a take of “Black Jeopardy” with full Canadian accent and all.
As a musical guest, Aubrey Graham brought the heat to Rockefeller Center in support of his latest opus, “Views.” Mr. October delivered the most Top 40 accessible single, “One Dance” along with an all business approach on the “Hype.”
It’s also well worth checking out the send-up on Drake’s diss track “Back to Back,” which has him going off on SNL cast and crew at the drop of — or if you’re Aidy Bryant, grab of — a hat.
