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Drake to be named artist of the decade at 2021 'Billboard' Music Awards

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Drake to be named artist of the decade at 2021 'Billboard' Music Awards

Drake to be named artist of the decade at 2021 'Billboard' Music Awards

According to 'Billboard' chart activity, the 34-year-old rapper has been the best-performing artist of the last 10 years.


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