Drake receives prestigious Canadian award

Rapper Drake has been awarded the Canada’s Walk of Fame Allan Slaight Award, which recognizes a young person "making a positive impact in the fields of music, film, literature, visual or performing arts, sports, innovation or philanthropy," reports Spinner.

"I am a proud Canadian, and I am grateful to Canada’s Walk of Fame and the Slaight Foundation for this award," Drake said in a statement yesterday (August 16).

The 24-year-old rapper is only the second recipient of the prestigious award, which also comes with a $10,000 prize. Drake plans to donate the money to Dixon Hall, a Toronto-based charity helping low-income neighborhoods.

"At 24 years of age, Drake has already achieved what has taken others a lifetime to do," said Peter Soumalias, founding director of Canada’s Walk of Fame. "He is kind, smart, talented, philanthropic and driven. He is an inspiring example to all, and we are proud to recognize him this year as our young Canadian making a positive impact."

Drake’s newest album, Take Care, is due out October 24.