Toronto to Give Drake the Key to the City

Even before Drake was known as the 6 God, he always repped his hometown of Toronto. And now, as one of the most popular artists to emerge from Toronto, Drake will have the honor of receiving a key to the city. Suggested Reading Black Folks Have a Strong Reaction to Trump Dropping the U.S. in…

Even before Drake was known as the 6 God, he always repped his hometown of Toronto. And now, as one of the most popular artists to emerge from Toronto, Drake will have the honor of receiving a key to the city.

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On Thursday, Toronto Mayor John Tory explained why the honor is being bestowed upon Drake.

โ€œThis is a man who could live anywhere but calls Toronto home,โ€ he said. โ€œHe wants us to be proud of him. And we are. I am.โ€

Tory continued his praises of Drake in a series of tweets, and itโ€™s safe to say that he might be one of Drakeโ€™s biggest fans.

โ€œHe talked about wanting to contribute & for the city to see him as more than just a name โ€” but a force of good,โ€ the mayor tweeted. โ€œHe talked about his desire to build our music scene, to inspire youth and help address the social issues felt across Toronto.โ€

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Congrats to Drake!

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