Authentic Brands Group has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in the intellectual property of October's Very Own, also known as OVO, the lifestyle brand and apparel company co-founded by Drake. The Toronto rapper will retain a significant ownership stake and remain involved with the brand as its driving force, continuing to shape its creative vision.

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Drake will continue to shape the creative vision of the company he co-founded while scaling globally. Authentic Brands Group's portfolio includes Sports Illustrated magazine and the personal brands of Elvis Presley and Shaquille O'Neal, among others.

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