The founders of the OVO (October's Very Own) fashion label are Drake, the renowned Canadian rapper, singer, and songwriter; his long-time friend and business partner Oliver El-Khatib; and producer Noah "40" Shebib. Together, they have built OVO into a prominent lifestyle brand encompassing music, clothing, and a record label.
Drake, whose full name is Aubrey Drake Graham, is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and entrepreneur. He first gained recognition as an actor on the teen drama television series
"Degrassi: The Next Generation" in the early 2000s. Intending to pursue a music career, he left the series and released his debut mixtape "Room for Improvement" in 2006.
View this post on Instagram A post shared by champagnepapi (@champagnepapi) Drake's music career took off after the release of his critically acclaimed mixtapes "Comeback Season" and "So Far Gone," the latter of which was released in 2009 and led to a recording contract with Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment.
His rise to fame continued with the release of his studio albums, including "Thank Me Later," "Take Care," "Nothing Was the Same," and "Views." His album "Take Care" won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album. Drake is also known for popularizing "The 6ix," a nickname for his hometown of Toronto.
Oliver El-Khatib's journey began in Toronto, Canada, where his passion for music and culture quickly became apparent. He started his career in the retail industry, working at a clothing store that doubled as a hub for the city's burgeoning creative scene…
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