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18 Old Photos Of Drake As A Kid, Because He Really Might Be The Cutest Child That Ever Existed — PHOTOS
Anyone who knows me is aware that I am a Drake superfan. I actually go way back with it, too. I was a devoted viewer of Degrassi: The Next Generation , the TV show where Drake played a wheelchair-ridden Jimmy Brooks. This was a very different Drake than we know and love today. Before he was coining his own slang like "YOLO" and writing song lyrics that would serve as Instagram captions for a generation, he was known as Aubrey Drake Graham. And he was photographed a lot by his parents. Check out these adorable Drake throwback photos that really embody the meaning of Nothing Was The Same .
From wearing silly sweaters to dressing up in costumes, this is not the Drake we know today. These photos may not help him gain any street cred, but it will show you just how adorable he has always been. Hint: it's the most adorable possible.
Best Parents I Ever Had
Baby Drake cheeses real hard with his parents back in the day. He also gets some cool points for rocking that Batman shirt.
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Ninja Drake
Drake should bring back this outfit if he wants to shake that reputation as a “soft rapper.” He looked so tough (and adorable) dressed up like a Ninja Turtle.
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Is That Urkel Or Drake?
Drake still looked charming in this slightly awkward phase — complete with Urkel glasses.
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Give Me Five
Drake looks so sweet as he gives a high five to his grandmother Evelyn Sher.
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School Portrait
Drake playfully captioned this photo with “half black sheep.” While there is clearly a lack of diversity, Drake is still adorable no matter what.
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Heartbreak Drake
It seems like Drake was always a ladies man. Check him out while he spits game to these girls.
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Captain Drake
Drake looked like a little boss steering this boat around. Definitely cooler than any whip he may have today.
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Mama's Boy
Drake beamed with joy while he helped his beloved mother decorate for Christmas. Was that the best (candy cane) he ever had?
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Being Studious
A young Drake looks very into his school as his parents looked on. Maybe this interest in reading is why is he has such a way with words these days?
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Like Father, Like Son
Drake looked like a spitting image of his father as they both smiled hard for this throwback pic.
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Biggest Smile He Ever Had
Drake really stands by that whole Nothing Was The Same mantra, but he seems to always have the same, beaming smile on his face. I will never grow tired of seeing that.
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Fashion Plate
Baby Drake made a bold statement in these red overalls. He even captioned the photo with “True Ivy.” I can’t help but wonder if this is a reference to the people who keep comparing his baby photos to Blue Ivy Carter.
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Cheesing Harder Than Ever
Drake had the biggest smile ever when he was hanging out with his Uncle Steve. I have never seen a happier child. Ever.
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Why So Serious?
This is one of the few throwback photos where Drake is not smiling. I guess he’s just trying to look tough for the cameras?
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Snack Hard Or Go Home
I completely understand Drake’s expression here. I, too, am never happier than when I have food in my grip. Snack on, baby Drake.
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A True Fan
Plenty of people hate on Drake for supporting multiple sports teams, but this photo makes it clear that he has been a Toronto Raptors fan for a long time.
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Started From The Bottom
It looks like Drake has been trying to get into the music game for a long time now. The infant looked comfortable with the microphone right away.
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