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.
โThis is a man who could live anywhere but calls Toronto home,โ he said. โHe 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 itโs safe to say that he might be one of Drakeโs biggest fans.
โHe 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. โHe 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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