Boi-1da Celebrates Drake at 2025 Juno Awards

At the Juno Awards, Canadian producer Boi-1da received the International Achievement Award and used his acceptance speech to celebrate his longtime collaborator, Drake, calling him the 'greatest rapper of all time.' Boi-1da expressed deep gratitude for Drake’s influence on his career, acknowledging that he wouldn't be where he is today without Drake's support and sacrifices. Despite Drake's recent challenges, including criticism following a diss battle with Kendrick Lamar, Boi-1da's heartfelt tribute served to remind fans of Drake's significant impact on the music industry. He highlighted their early collaboration on Drake's 2006 mixtape, 'Room for Improvement,' and their continued partnership over the years, which has resulted in numerous hits. Boi-1da, who has earned 19 Grammy nominations throughout his career, also won a Grammy this year for co-writing 'God's Plan.' His speech was a powerful testament to their enduring friendship and artistic collaboration.