Drake turns 40 and sings with the Backstreet Boys

The Backstreet Boys surprised guests at his New York party on Oct 23, and Drake joined them on "I Want It That Way".

"Tonight isn't about a tour, an album release, or a bunch of videos we shot. It's about being alive, staying alive."

— Drake

RIAA-certified units, a first for any artist

350 million

The same day, the RIAA awarded him 30 new certifications, making him the first artist above 350 million certified units.