How long has drake been performing?

Drake began his music career in the mid-2000s, releasing his first mixtape, "Room for Improvement," in 2006. He gained widespread recognition with the release of his 2009 mixtape "So Far Gone," which led to his signing with Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment. Since then, he has been a prominent figure in the music industry, with over a decade of performances and numerous chart-topping hits. Overall, he has been actively performing for around 17 years.