It is also the Canadian rapper's first solo diamond certification. Drake also received another diamond plaque for his contribution to Travis Scott's song "Sicko Mode," which surpassed 10 million views in December 2020. Drake has been recognized by the RIAA with multiple platinum and gold albums. He has also won several awards from the BET Awards, EMA's, and more. Drake started off as a singer-songwriter who later switched to hip hop. He grew up in Toronto, Ontario and began recording songs at age 14. He signed with Young Money Entertainment after being recommended by Lil Wayne. Under the label, he released two mixtapes and one album, All Me. He then went independent after signing with OVO Sound Records, an imprint of Universal Music Group (UMG). He released two more albums with them before leaving in 2019. Since then, he has signed with Apple Music and will be releasing new music this year. In 2012, Drizzy became the first Canadian artist to have three songs reach number one on the US Billboard Hot 100: "Take Care" with Travi$ Scott, "Call Me Maybe" by Carly Rae Jepsen, and "Hold On, We're Going Home!"