Drake to perform and host on SNL January 18

Pulling double-duty on Saturday Night Live has become a trend for artists who can both sing and act. Following Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, Bruno Mars, Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber, Drake will be the next in line to serve both SNL roles simultaneously. The announcement was made on this weekend's show that Drake will take over the January 18, 2014 episode.

This is not Drake's first foray into acting by any means. Before launching his music career in 2006, the Toronto-born rapper got his start as an actor on Canadian television and is known especially for his role as Jimmy Brooks on the show Degrassi: The Next Generation.

The upcoming appearance on the show is Drake's second, having performed as musical guest in 2011 with host Anna Faris. During that episode, he was featured in a "Weekend Update" segment as one of "two teenagers dressed as werewolves." What songs would you like to see Drake perform on SNL? Let us know in the comments section below!

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