Jul 14, 2023 · He wasn't Drake at that point, but yes—the well-known rapper was on Degrassi: The Next Generation. Aubrey Graham played Jimmy, but fans have to scroll way far down his IMDb page to find the credits. Graham's character Jimmy Brooks graced Degrassi for eight years, spanning 145 episodes.

He was portrayed by Aubrey "Drake" Graham. Jimmy makes his first appearance as a Grade 8 student in the third episode, Family Politics, in which his girlfriend, Ashley Kerwin, is running for school president. Jimmy is seen with his best friend, Spinner Mason, as they tease Emma Nelson and Manny Santos.

Oct 15, 2021 · Although Drake's star-making role in Degrassi: The Next Generation remains beloved by many, according to the show's writer he threatened legal action over his character.

Oct 14, 2021 · In the two-part episode “Time Stands Still,” Jimmy (played by Drake) gets shot in the back by a student who’d been severely bullied throughout the season. The incident lands Jimmy in a...

Oct 15, 2021 · Drake played Jimmy Brooks on "Degrassi: Next Generation" who became paralyzed after being shot. Writer James Hurst said Drake had a problem with his character because rappers were calling him...

Oct 15, 2021 · According to a writer on the teen drama, the rapper, whose full name is Aubrey Drake Graham, threatened to quit the series if his character remained in a wheelchair after season 5. “There was a...

Oct 15, 2021 · Drake reportedly almost quit Degrassi: The Next Generation over his character's wheelchair storyline. The award-winning series ran from 2001 to 2015, boasting 14 seasons. Drake featured in the show's first seven seasons, portraying the character of Jimmy Brooks.

Oct 15, 2021 · Reminiscing on the show's most-talked-about stories, the cast and crew spoke about a major plotline from season four, which saw Drake's character, Jimmy, become paralyzed after being shot at school.

Jul 6, 2023 · Drake is looking back on his Degrassi beginnings. The rapper, who got his start as a teen by playing Jimmy Brooks on Degrassi: The Next Generation, revealed in a voice memo on Instagram...

Oct 15, 2021 · Before he became the rap superstar we know today, Drake starred as Jimmy Brooks in "Degrassi." At one point, Drake threatened to leave "Degrassi." Here's why.