# Druski Credits Drake For Comedy Career Launch

> Druski says Drake's 2020 music video launch changed his career trajectory.
- Title: Druski Credits Drake For Comedy Career Launch · Billboard
- Summary: Druski says Drake's 2020 music video launch changed his career trajectory. Druski credited Drake's 'Laugh Now Cry Later' music video for legitimizing his…
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- Source: Billboard — https://billboard.com/music/rb-hip-hop/druski-drake-laugh-now-cry-later-video-1236346709
- Author: Michael Saponara
- Published: 2026-09-24T21:18:32+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: druski, drake, laugh now cry later, comedy career, music video, billboard
## Druski credits Drake
Druski said Drake's 2020 'Laugh Now Cry Later' music video changed his life and career.

> The thing that changed my life at the time was Drake calling for the 'Laugh Now Cry Later' music video. Everything shifted after that because brands started to take me seriously
## Drake's early support
Drake was a fan of Druski's content but didn't make much money from it initially.

> This is wild to hear from somebody who, in my eyes, is a megastar
## Career shift
Druski became a star after brands saw him as legitimate rather than just another comedian.

> They started to see me as an actual star, instead of just another amongst all these other guys who are doing comedian things
## Drake's impact
Drake's support helped Druski gain visibility with celebrities like Marshawn Lynch and Kevin Durant.

> Once I was seen with Drake, Lil Durk, we had Marshawn Lynch, Kevin Durant, Odell Beckham Jr. all in this video alongside me
## Later achievements
Druski won a 2026 Webby Special Achievement Award and hosted the 2026 BET Awards.

> Druski is always finding new ways to elevate his profile and comedy career
## Key takeaway

Druski credited Drake's 'Laugh Now Cry Later' music video for legitimizing his comedy career and attracting brand deals.