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Ke$ha's catchy beat "Tik Tok" soared up the charts in the past couple of months, finding its new home on the Billboard's Hot 100! (It's number one this week!) This glittery singer even beat Lady Gaga's "Bad Romance" record for the most airplay of a song on the radio in one week! But where did this California native come from? All we know is that it doesn't look like she's going anywhere anytime soon!

Five Things You Didn't Know About Ke$ha:
1. She appeared on an episode of The Simple Life back in 2005 with socialites Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie.

2. Though she's new to mainstream, this 22-year-old has been writing songs and singing her entire life. After relocating to Nashville, producers Dr. Luke and Max Martin (They work with Britney Spears!) convinced her to return to Los Angeles in 2005 to pursue her music career.

3. Growing up wasn't easy for Ke$ha's, who's real name is Kesha Sebert. "Three years ago I was stealing canned vegetables from the dollar store to survive," she says. "Now I'm on a No. 1 song, working on my album, and have a little change in my pocket. To be able to take my mom out to dinner is the best feeling in the world."

4. In hopes of getting her music produced by Prince, Ke$ha snuck in his Beverly Hills home to personally give him her demo CD. She was escorted out by security.

5. Though unaccredited, Ke$ha sang back up vocals in Flo Rida's summer jam, "Right Round".

Ke$ha is set to hit the stage this spring joining Drake, Paramore, and many more at Bamboozle on May 1st and May 2nd at the Meadowlands Sports Complex in East Rutherford, NJ!

Do you like Ke$ha? Is she someone you want to see more of in J-14?

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By: Nicole Mazza

He was a familiar face long before he was rapping with Lil' Wayne, but then you knew Drake by his full name -- Aubrey Graham! Yup, Drake (that's actually his middle name) played Jimmy Brooks on Degrassi: The Next Generation, and today is the Canadian rapper's birthday! Happy Birthday, Drake!

Fun Facts About Drake:
-Drake revealed to J-14 that he wanted to be a rapper like P-Diddy when he was younger. Looks like dreams do come true!
-There might be a Canadian collaboration in the works! Justin Bieber told J-14 exclusively that he was working on a track with Drake!
-One of Drake's best friends is his old Degrassi co-star Shane Kippel who plays Spinner on the show!

Leave your birthday wishes for Drake below!

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When Drake was 14, he aspired to be a cool rapper/R&B singer -- and his dream came true. His song "Best I Ever Had" is one of the hottest songs of the summer!

Despite a knee injury, Drake continued to tour this summer with Lil Wayne and is set to release his debut album Thank Me Later later this year.

And if he looks familiar, yes, he is Jimmy Brooks from Degrassi: The Next Generation, aka Aubrey Graham!

Are you into Drake? Is he someone you want to see more of in J-14?

The 19-year-old "Fire Burning" singer stopped by the J-14 office and became J14.com's Guest Editor for a Day! Check out his Top 5 Songs of the Summer:

1. Lady Gaga "LoveGame" I like the futuristic disco type of thing. She's definitely a dope artist. I love her music, she's tight.

2. Drake "Best I Ever Had" Him coming out saying that he wishes he could meet every girl in the world -- I just like whole concept.

3. Black Eyed Peas "Boom Boom Pow" This song makes me want to get up and dance. It's a catchy hook, it's easy to sing a long to, and Black Eyed Peas are great. I like Fergie, I like the way Fergie comes in on the song that whole, "I'm so 3008..." Her swag is crazy. I love her. She's just so down to earth cool.

4. Pitbull "Calle Ocho" I think that has a little Spanish vibe to it that I like. Pitbull is great. You know he represents Miami. I'm from Miami. I think it's a great record.

5. Jay-Z "D.O.A. (Death of Auto-Tune)" Jay-Z is great. He's on my ipod. He's a lyricist. He's a genius. He's my favorite rapper. He's actually somebody who I look up to, I idolize.

What are your favorite songs this summer?