On Location: Drake @ SOB's Presented By HOT 97

On Location: Drake @ SOB's Presented By HOT 97

Smile - HOT 97's, Miss Info and the man of the hour, Drake get close backstage at HOT 97's "Who's Next" showcase at S.O.B.'s in NYC.

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Smile - HOT 97's, Miss Info and the man of the hour, Drake get close backstage at HOT 97's "Who's Next" showcase at S.O.B.'s in NYC.

Underground King - UGK alumni, Bun B, flashes his shiny neckwear during Drake's "Who's Next" showcase at S.O.B's on May 26.

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Underground King - UGK alumni, Bun B, flashes his shiny neckwear during Drake's "Who's Next" showcase at S.O.B's on May 26.

The Best To Do It - Hip Hop legend MC Lyte stopped by to show the newcomer some support.

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The Best To Do It - Hip Hop legend MC Lyte stopped by to show the newcomer some support.

No Date - With the anticipation of his debut album, "Thank Me Later" rising, Young Money representative, Drake told Rap-up.com his album has no release date. Drake said of the debut: "This is my first album and it takes a lot for me to commit to a song and be like, 'I like this enough that I'm going to put it on the album. '"

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The Future - Drake takes a glance at the S.O.B. crowd during his performance.

Best Buds - Miss Info and Bun B pose for the paparazzi during HOT 97's, "Who's Next" Showcase in NYC.

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Best Buds - Miss Info and Bun B pose for the paparazzi during HOT 97's, "Who's Next" Showcase in NYC.

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Hip Hop Comrades - UGK solider, Bun B surprised Drake onstage and performed the duo's cut "Uptown".

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Hip Hop Comrades - UGK solider, Bun B surprised Drake onstage and performed the duo's cut "Uptown".

The Real - Lyrical connoisseur, Talib Kweli, maintained a low profile during Drake's showcase.

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The Real - Lyrical connoisseur, Talib Kweli, maintained a low profile during Drake's showcase.

Fun Times - Drake enjoyed a warm reception from the NYC crowd.

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Fun Times - Drake enjoyed a warm reception from the NYC crowd.

Goodnight - Bun B chucks the deuces before leaving the stage during Drake's showcase at S.O.B's.

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Goodnight - Bun B chucks the deuces before leaving the stage during Drake's showcase at S.O.B's.

Passion - Drake performs the Trey Songz assisted "Successful."

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Passion - Drake performs the Trey Songz assisted "Successful."

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Two Trill - Bun B and Drake celebrate backstage after a successful show.

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Two Trill - Bun B and Drake celebrate backstage after a successful show.

One Mic - Bun B lays down a quick freestyle during his surprise appearance.

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One Mic - Bun B lays down a quick freestyle during his surprise appearance.

Backstage Buddies - Bun B and Drake share a laugh after HOT 97's, "Who's Next" showcase on May 26.

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Backstage Buddies - Bun B and Drake share a laugh after HOT 97's, "Who's Next" showcase on May 26.