Summary: This article is about Drake and his success thus far. He talks about his life, the way he lives, music, money, and the fame. When Drake isn't on the road, he's at home in Toronto chilling with his family. Drake admits in the beginning of the article that he really doesn't live some crazy rapper life. As the article progresses, the author of the article says "I kind of believe him. Beneath the banter and joviality--beneath Drake's thousand - watt - smile-- one almost immediately senses a moodier seriousness, a grown-up intention..." Drake is trying to shield himself from all the distractions in order to prove himself once again. Drake wants to take the crown in the rap industry, and he is steady climbing to the top. In some moments of the article, Drake touches on his altercation with Chris Brown and only gives positive feedback rather than bashing him. He also admits that he deeply cares for singer, Rihanna. Although Drake is a very well-known rapper, there are still some unsolved mysteries about him. Drake talks about his relationship with his father, Dennis Graham, and goes on to tell about their fractured relationship. Drake ends by giving his feelings about his album "Nothing Was The Same" and quotes the song "From Time" by saying "I'm trying to get back to being that kid in the basement".
Opinion- This is a good article in my opinion. This article touches on some important factors in Drake's life that tell more about who he is and how he became to be. Drake is a phenomenal artist and his credit is given where it's due.
Thought Provoking Question- Do you think Drake is a good artist and could you say that he is one of the rappers in the game that is currently on top? Why or why not?
http://www.gq.com/entertainment/celebrities/201307/rapper-drake-in-america-july-2013
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