Drake Is Back In The Gym As He Preps For "Certified Lover Boy"

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After being down following a reported knee surgery, Drake is back at it.

His knee is on the mend so that means Drizzy is back on his feet. Over the last month or so, Drake has shared a few images of himself that showed he was still recovering from a reported knee surgery that had him bedridden for a time. The rapper has announced that the release of Certified Lover Boy is on the agenda, so it's crunch time for OVO and the rest of Drake's team. Recent posts by Drake have shown that he's up and walking, and now he's posted a few videos of himself in the gym, it looks like he's not messing around.

In videos he shared to Instagram, Drizzy looks to be using a machine like a SkiErg—a workout machine that mimics the movements of using ski poles while on the slopes. As Drake gets his body right and tight in time for CLB, the rapper reportedly has been staving off rumors sparked by his friend Odell Beckham Jr. 

It seems that OBJ thought he would stir the pot by revealing CLB's release date as January 1, 2021. However, DJ Akademiks stated that Drake reached out to him to deny OBJ's claims. We'll have to wait and see who's right. Check out Drake's workout video below.

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Since 2019, Erika Marie has worked as a journalist for HotNewHipHop, covering music, film, television, art, fashion, politics, and all things regarding entertainment. With 20 years in the industry under her belt, Erika Marie moved from a writer on the graveyard shift at HNHH to becoming a Features Editor, highlighting long-form content and interviews with some of Hip Hop’s biggest stars. She has had the pleasure of sitting down with artists and personalities like DJ Jazzy Jeff, Salt ’N Pepa, Nick Cannon, Rah Digga, Rakim, Rapsody, Ari Lennox, Jacquees, Roxanne Shante, Yo-Yo, Sean Paul, Raven Symoné, Queen Naija, Ryan Destiny, DreamDoll, DaniLeigh, Sean Kingston, Reginae Carter, Jason Lee, Kamaiyah, Rome Flynn, Zonnique, Fantasia, and Just Blaze—just to name a few. In addition to one-on-one chats with influential public figures, Erika Marie also covers content connected to the culture. She’s attended and covered the BET Awards as well as private listening parties, the Rolling Loud festival, and other events that emphasize established and rising talents. Detroit-born and Long Beach (CA)-raised, Erika Marie has eclectic music taste that often helps direct the interests she focuses on here at HNHH. She finds it necessary to report on cultural conversations with respect and honor those on the mic and the hardworking teams that help get them there. Moreover, as an advocate for women, Erika Marie pays particular attention to the impact of femcees. She sits down with rising rappers for HNHH—like Big Jade, Kali, Rubi Rose, Armani Caesar, Amy Luciani, and Omerettà—to gain their perspectives on a fast-paced industry.