How did drake start rapping?

Aubrey "Drake" Graham began his career as a rapper by making mixtapes in the early 2000s. After gaining some local recognition, he released his first mixtape, "Room for Improvement," in 2006. This mixtape attracted attention from the music industry, and Drake was signed to a major record label in 2009. He has since released several successful albums and mixtapes, and is considered one of the most successful rappers in the world.