Thank Me Later: Artists Who Received a Drake Co-Sign

Rising music stars who have an endorsement from Drizzy.

We Made It - There's nothing like a Drizzy Drake co-sign. The "Started From the Bottom" MC has had a phenomenal, quickly rising career and he's already paying it forward. In recent years, Drake's built a history of boosting the stock of fellow artists and has even landed a major label distribution deal for his own imprint, OVO Sound.Read on for a look at the singers and MCs who've benefited from the YMCMB's underboss' golden touch. — Michael Harris (@IceBlueVA)(Photo: King Louie via Instagram)

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We Made It - There's nothing like a Drizzy Drake co-sign. The "Started From the Bottom" MC has had a phenomenal, quickly rising career and he's already paying it forward. In recent years, Drake's built a history of boosting the stock of fellow artists and has even landed a major label distribution deal for his own imprint, OVO Sound.Read on for a look at the singers and MCs who've benefited from the YMCMB's underboss' golden touch. — Michael Harris (@IceBlueVA)(Photo: King Louie via Instagram)

King Louie - Even though Drake and the Chicago MC haven't publicly spoken of their alliance, it seems that King Louie is part of the OVO Sound family. Appearing to go all in, King Louie has the #OVO hashtag posted on his Twitter bio and has received shout-outs from his new team members. He's even gotten a tattoo of the wise owl logo.(Photo: King Louie via Instagram)

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King Louie - Even though Drake and the Chicago MC haven't publicly spoken of their alliance, it seems that King Louie is part of the OVO Sound family. Appearing to go all in, King Louie has the #OVO hashtag posted on his Twitter bio and has received shout-outs from his new team members. He's even gotten a tattoo of the wise owl logo.(Photo: King Louie via Instagram)

IStillLoveTuesdays - Someone tried to steal all of the greatness of "Tuesday" away from ILoveMakonnen. The OVO-signee was at the club — yes, on a Tuesday — performing his hit remix featuring Drake when a front-row concert-goer grabbed him, slammed him on the stage and punched him until he was pulled away.No word yet on why the unidentified "fan" was so upset (was it his girl in the cut?). Mak simply got up and continued with his song. (Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

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ILOVEMAKONNEN - ILOVEMAKONNEN got the biggest endorsement ever from October's Very Own; Drake signed him to OVO Sound. The ATL-based rapper/producer recently made the announcement by dropping a song called "Tuesday" to iTunes, featuring his new label head.(Photo: Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images)

Bobby Shmurda - "You're my boss, you're my motherf***in' idol," Drake said to Lil Wayne on their Drake vs. Lil Wayne tour stop in Holmdel. "But I'm telling you, tonight in Jersey, they came for that new s**t!"The Canadian rapper then brought out Bobby Shmurda to the crowd of already screaming fans. The cheers got louder as the Brooklyn-bred Internet sensation performed his popular "Hot N***a" song and marinated in his Shmoney Dance spotlight before handing the stage back over to Drizzy.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

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Bobby Shmurda - "You're my boss, you're my motherf***in' idol," Drake said to Lil Wayne on their Drake vs. Lil Wayne tour stop in Holmdel. "But I'm telling you, tonight in Jersey, they came for that new s**t!"The Canadian rapper then brought out Bobby Shmurda to the crowd of already screaming fans. The cheers got louder as the Brooklyn-bred Internet sensation performed his popular "Hot N***a" song and marinated in his Shmoney Dance spotlight before handing the stage back over to Drizzy.(Photo: Johnny Nunez/WireImage)

Lil Reese - After catching the world's attention on Chief Keef's "I Don't Like," Lil Reese got another major stamp in 2012 when Drake and Rick Ross hopped on the Chicago emcee's song "Us." He signed to Def Jam that same year.(Photo: Lil Reese via Twitter)

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Lil Reese - After catching the world's attention on Chief Keef's "I Don't Like," Lil Reese got another major stamp in 2012 when Drake and Rick Ross hopped on the Chicago emcee's song "Us." He signed to Def Jam that same year.(Photo: Lil Reese via Twitter)

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Lil Bibby - Drake doesn't tweet much, but he's had a few Twitter co-signs for Lil Bibby. In anticipation of the Chicago rapper's first mixtape Free Crack, in 2013, Drizzy tweeted, "Streets need that TAPE! I'm waiting on it. You and [Lil] Herb are the future."(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Lil Bibby - Drake doesn't tweet much, but he's had a few Twitter co-signs for Lil Bibby. In anticipation of the Chicago rapper's first mixtape Free Crack, in 2013, Drizzy tweeted, "Streets need that TAPE! I'm waiting on it. You and [Lil] Herb are the future."(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Migos - Migos were tearing up the Internet and Atlanta radio when they released their swagged out hit "Versace" in 2013, and impressed Aubrey so much that he added a few bars to the official remix and helped solidify the group's rising status in hip hop. (Photo: Mark Sullivan/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Future - Drake knows a hit when he hears one, whether it's his song or not. While Future was still on the mixtape scene, the Canadian MC took it to the trap when he jumped on the ATL rapper's solo breakout "Tony Montana" and helped catapult it to the mainstream. (Photo: Rick Diamond/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Future - Drake knows a hit when he hears one, whether it's his song or not. While Future was still on the mixtape scene, the Canadian MC took it to the trap when he jumped on the ATL rapper's solo breakout "Tony Montana" and helped catapult it to the mainstream. (Photo: Rick Diamond/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Tinashe - Los Angeles songbird Tinashe found out Drake was a fan of hers via Twitter. Someone tweeted her that Drizzy had added his vocals and bars to her single "2 On," and the song's soared to new heights since. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Tinashe - Los Angeles songbird Tinashe found out Drake was a fan of hers via Twitter. Someone tweeted her that Drizzy had added his vocals and bars to her single "2 On," and the song's soared to new heights since. (Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images for BET)

Grecian-Inspired Arm Cuffs - Jhené Aiko, our favorite flower child, goes all out for the 2014 BET Awards, adorning her angelic frame with pretty gold arm cuffs.  (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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Jhené Aiko - Drake was so impressed with the vocals of his "musical soul mate" Jhené Aiko that he brought the vixen in as the sole female voice on his third album, Nothing Was the Same. Showcasing her harmonies on his "From Time" further built the buzz for her upcoming debut Souled Out, which drops Sept. 9. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images for BET)

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The Home Team - After ascending into the crowd via the mic stand, while spitting verses from his “Days of the East” Drizzy kept the Canadian energy going with PARTYNEXTDOOR. The Ontario native sang “West District,” “Persian Rugs” and Drake collab “Recognize.”(Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

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PARTYNEXTDOOR - PARTYNEXTDOOR received that sign-on-the-bottom-line stamp from Drake when the YMCMB emcee signed him to his OVO Sound label. Drake also appears on the Canadian singer's new single "Over Here" while PartyNextDoor supplied background vocals on the tracks "Own It" and "Come Thru" from Drake's Nothing Was the Same.(Photo: Stephen Lovekin/Getty Images)

The Weeknd - What better way for a crooner like The Weeknd to celebrate Valentine's Day weekend than with some new music? The singer released a slowed down, smoothed out and sexed up version of the track (who knew that was even possible?).(Photo: Jlnphotography/WENN)

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The Weeknd - Many people came to know The Weeknd through his affiliation with his countryman Drake and his contributions on Drizzy's Take Care with tracks like "Crew Love." Drake also showcased The Weeknd's debut project House of Balloons on his blogsite October's Very Own.(Photo: Jlnphotography/WENN)

Majid Jordan - The production and vocal duo Majid Jordan got their big break when they worked and sang on Drake's double platinum single "Hold On, We're Going Home." The duo is now working on their debut project which will be released through Drake's OVO Sound.(Photo: Majid Jordan via Facebook)

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Majid Jordan - The production and vocal duo Majid Jordan got their big break when they worked and sang on Drake's double platinum single "Hold On, We're Going Home." The duo is now working on their debut project which will be released through Drake's OVO Sound.(Photo: Majid Jordan via Facebook)

Rich Forever - Rich made the crowd feel some type of way as he shuts down his set at the 2014 BET Experience.  (Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

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Rich Homie Quan - Aubrey doesn't have to be on every song to give it his official stamp of approval. Drake said he regretted not spitting a few bars to Rich Homie Quan's hit "Type of Way," which he called "the song of the summer" to MTV in 2013. Quan was soon after named one of XXL's freshman class of 2014.(Photo: Christopher Polk/BET/Getty Images for BET)

2 Chainz - 2 Chainz's star power is already verified and certified, but when he was on the rise during his reinvention from Tity Boi to the "Feds Watching" rapper he is now, he publicly thanked Drake for helping to keep his momentum. Drizzy added his vocals to 2 Chainz's platinum single "No Lie" and took the Duffle Bag Boy along for the ride on his Club Paradise Tour in 2012.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images)

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2 Chainz - 2 Chainz's star power is already verified and certified, but when he was on the rise during his reinvention from Tity Boi to the "Feds Watching" rapper he is now, he publicly thanked Drake for helping to keep his momentum. Drizzy added his vocals to 2 Chainz's platinum single "No Lie" and took the Duffle Bag Boy along for the ride on his Club Paradise Tour in 2012.(Photo: Bennett Raglin/BET/Getty Images)