AJ Cabagbag | Student Life Editor
April 1, 2023
Just when we think that he couldn’t get any more talented, Drake blesses us with the gift of literature*. Being in the game for over a decade, Aubrey Drake Graham is most notably known for his hits in the music industry with genres like Hip-Hop and rap. However as of last Saturday, March 19, Drake expressed a calling to something other than music: books! He took to Instagram to announce his secret project: a memoir based on glimpses into music career journey and love life: Hotline Me. Incorporating motivating anecdotes and excerpts of his poetry, Aubrey’s work aims to inspire his young impressionable audience to explore the breadth of their talents and interests.
Fans of the artist were surprised to hear about his announcement, however, they were not shocked to hear what the content of the book was. Junior Sofia Aliman explained “[y]eah Drake would write poetry and say it’s just like rap.”
The inspiration in writing a book himself stemmed from his personal love for literature. He has always been open about his passion in reading, even posting on social media his current reads and past ratings of books. Some of the books on his favorites list include Redemption (2012) from Will Jordan, All Your Perfects (2018) by Colleen Hoover, and Magic in the Wind (2000) from Christine Feehan.
In terms of his own, the most notable anecdote in the book that has gained traction on social media has been his recollection of getting “Vine-famous.” In 2016, Drake decided to post on the then-trendy and active social media app “Vine” to record his ventures on tour off the stage, to which he gained immense popularity. Treasured moments of his life cut into a maximum of 15-second video snippets had the power to reach millions of people. Sharing this moment in his book, Aubrey expresses his then-found appreciation for technological advancements in our modern-day society, happy to have touched the hearts of many through the radio and phone screen. Senior Emma Fann said “I love him. He is my profile picture.”
Depending on its receptivity, Drake has hinted at releasing another book he had already been working on. Details regarding this newer project are scarce, but it has been rumored to be more of a young-adult read. Nonetheless, he will continue to amaze us with his multi-talented soul, and is on his way to dominating each and every artistic medium.
*This article is satire for our April Fool’s edition and is meant for entertainment only.
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