Watch Drake’s ‘Artist of the Decade’ Acceptance Speech at 2021 Billboard Music Awards

 

As previously reported, Drake is the artist of the decade at the 2021 Billboard Music Awards.

Drake holds the record of most Billboard Music Awards wins in history (27) — he won 12 of them alone in 2019. On the Billboard charts, he has the most Hot 100 top 10s (45, to-date) and overall entries (232). The award for Artist of The Decade was presented to the Toronto superstar on Sunday night at L.A.’s Microsoft Theater.

Since his debut in 2009, Drake has amassed nine Billboard 200 No. 1s in the 2010s, first leading with his debut 2010 studio LP, Thank Me Later, and most recently topping the chart with 2019’s Care Package. He also scored six Hot 100 No. 1s in that span. He also has numerous records including the most Hot 100 top 10s (45, to-date) and overall entries (232).

Drizzy chose his close family and OVO team made of Chubbs, Future The Prince and others as the presenters of the award. Up on the stage to receive the award was also the rapper’s son Adonis. In his informal speech, Drake thanked his supporters, close collaborators and fellow musicians for inspiring his artistry. Watch it in its entirety below.

 

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