Drake Addresses His Haters Amid Rumors Of Latest Rap Beef Drake starred as Jimmy Brooks on the popular teen drama, “Degrassi: The Next Generation.” He started as a series regular in 2001 and ...

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The latter line references how Drake’s Degrassi character Jimmy–also an aspiring rapper–was shot and paralyzed during the show’s run. After his injury, Jimmy has to use a wheelchair.

Drake — then still going by the name Aubrey Graham — was cast as Jimmy Brooks, a popular eighth grader, basketball star, and eventual paraplegic in the original cast of "Degrassi: The Next Generation.

Drake was raised in Toronto and worked as a child actor on "Degrassi." After pivoting to music, he became one of the most successful rappers ever.