Drake’s Bio
Drake is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, actor and businessman. He has risen to become one of the biggest names in the music industry, known for his versatile style and chart-topping hits.
He’s among the world’s best-selling music artists, with over 170 million records sold worldwide and over 100 billion streams on Spotify. This makes him get ranked as the highest-certified digital singles artist in the United States by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Drake Age
Born Aubrey Drake Graham on October 24, 1986, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he will be turning 37 years old in 2023.
Drake’s Height and Weight
He stands at approximately 6 feet (183 cm) tall, and his weight is around 79 kg.
Drake’s Family
Drake’s parents are an African-American father, Dennis Graham, a drummer for the musician Jerry Lee Lewis, and a Canadian Ashkenazi Jewish mother, Sandi Graham, who worked as an English teacher and florist.
Drake Education
He attended Thornhill Secondary School, Forest Hill Collegiate Institute, Weston Memorial Junior Public School and Vaughan Road Academy before deciding to pursue acting and music careers.
Drake’s Relationship
Drake has kept his relationship status relatively private. He is known for his close friendships with various high-profile celebrities. He shares a son Adonis Graham with French painter and former model Sophie Brussaux.
Drake’s Career
Drake began his career as an actor in 2001 when he was cast as Jimmy Brooks in the teen drama series “Degrassi: The Next Generation“.
He later transitioned to music and in 2006, he released his debut mixtape “Room for Improvement“. He followed this with the mixtapes “Comeback Season” (2007) and “So Far Gone” (2009), which featured the hit single “Best I Ever Had“. He later signed with Young Money Entertainment in 2009 and released his major-label debut album, “Thank Me Later“.
His music style blends rap and R&B, and he’s known for his introspective lyrics and catchy melodies. He has released numerous successful albums, including “Take Care” (2011), “Nothing Was the Same” (2013) and “Scorpion” (2018).
He is also a successful actor and businessman. He has a record label, OVO Sound, a clothing line, OVO Clothing, the Nocta collaboration with Nike, founded the production company DreamCrew and the fragrance house Better World.
Drake’s Music
Some of his popular studio albums include;
- “Thank Me Later” (2010)
- “Take Care” (2011)
- “Nothing Was the Same” (2013)
- “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late” (2015)
- “Views” (2016)
- “More Life” (2017)
- “Scorpion” (2018)
- “Certified Lover Boy” (2021)
- “Honestly, Nevermind” (2022)
- “Her Loss” (with 21 Savage, 2022)
Some of his popular hits include;
- “Hold On, We’re Going Home” (2013)
- “Started From the Bottom” (2013)
- “One Dance” (2016)
- “Hotline Bling” (2016)
- “God’s Plan” (2018)
- “Nonstop” (2018)
- “In My Feelings” (2018)
- “No Guidance” (2019)
- “Toosie Slide” (2020)
- “LAUGH NOW CRY LATER” (2020)
- “Chicago Freestyle” (2020)
- “Way 2 Sexy” (with Future, 2021)
- “Knife Talk” (2021)
- “Jimmy Cooks” (2022)
- “Rich Flex” (2022)
- “On BS” (2022)
Drake TV Shows & Movies
Apart from his music career, he has also acted in television shows and movies, including;
- “Degrassi: The Next Generation” (2001-2008)
- “David Blaine: Beyond Magic” (2009)
- “Degrassi’s 40 Most Go There-est Moments” (2010)
- “Ice Age: Continental Drift” (2012)
- “Think Like a Man Too” (2014)
- “NBC New Year’s Eve specials” (2016-2018)
- “Spree” (2020)
- “Amsterdam” (2022)
Drake Awards
Drake has won multiple awards and music industry accolades including;
- 5 Grammy Awards
- 6 American Music Awards
- 39 Billboard Music Awards
- 2 Brit Awards
- 29 Juno Awards
- 2 MTV Video Music Awards
Drake’s Net Worth
Drake’s net worth is estimated to be around $270 million. His earnings come from his music, business ventures, endorsements, and investments. He is one of the most popular and successful musicians in the world.
His ability to capture various emotions in his music, along with his entrepreneurial ventures, has established him as a true global superstar. He continues to be a dominant force in both the hip-hop and mainstream music landscapes.