Drake's rise to global superstardom all started with a phone call from his mother.
On Wednesday, a trailer for the upcoming documentary Degrassi: Whatever It Takes was released that shows the rapper reflecting on that pivotal moment.
The Lisa Rideout-directed film will premiere on Sept. 13 at the Toronto International Film Festival.
"I didn't have a great time in high school. I just didn't really fit in," Drake says in the trailer. "Then one day, my mom called me and told me, 'You got the role.' And I just grabbed my bag and left. And man, what a wild journey that started."
Degrassi: Whatever It Takes delves into the legacy of the iconic Canadian teen drama that Drake starred in as Jimmy Brooks from 2001 to 2008.
The documentary also brings together multiple generations of Degrassi stars, including Dayo Ade, Stefan Brogren, Shenae Grimes-Beech, Jake Epstein, Shane Kippel, and Miriam McDonald, who all reflect on the show's impact and the challenges of growing up in the spotlight. The film also explores the fame that came with the show.
From Kids of Degrassi Street (1979–1986) to Degrassi Junior High, Degrassi High, Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001–2015), and Netflix's Degrassi: Next Class (2016–2017), the series earned a reputation for addressing teen issues like pregnancy, drug use, mental health, and domestic abuse.
On the music side, Drake recently announced he partnered with Kai Cenat to allow directors of all kinds to direct 19 music videos for his and PARTYNEXTDOOR's $ome $exy $ongs 4 U highlight "Somebody Loves Me."
The clips are intended to serve as both "micro-videos" and pitches for a fully formed visual.
"Our finalists represent a diverse range of experience levels, as we were committed to giving new and emerging directors—including a few first-time directors—the opportunity to showcase their talent," read a message shared to Drake's official site.