Basic details:
- Name: Aubrey Drake Graham
- Age: 36 (Born October 24, 1986)
- Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
- Profession: Rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and entrepreneur
- Height: 6′ 0″ (1.83 m)
- Education: Vaughan Road Academy, Forest Hill Collegiate Institute (did not graduate)
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Nationality: Canadian
- Awards: Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, BET Awards, Billboard Music Awards, and others
Net worth: Estimated at $200 million
Career:
i. Overview:
Drake is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and entrepreneur who first gained recognition for his role as Jimmy Brooks on the television series “Degrassi: The Next Generation.” He later pursued a career in music, releasing multiple successful albums and singles. Drake is known for his unique style, blending elements of rap, hip hop, and R&B. He has achieved significant commercial success and critical acclaim throughout his career.
ii. Milestones and achievements:
Drake has received numerous awards and nominations, including Grammy Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, BET Awards, and Billboard Music Awards. His albums “Thank Me Later” (2010), “Take Care” (2011), “Nothing Was the Same” (2013), “Views” (2016), “Scorpion” (2018), and “Certified Lover Boy” (2021) have all achieved multi-platinum status.
Personal life:
i. Relationships:
Drake has been romantically linked to several high-profile celebrities, including Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, and Serena Williams. He has a son named Adonis with former partner Sophie Brussaux.
ii. Family:
Drake was born to Dennis Graham, a drummer who worked with Jerry Lee Lewis, and Sandi Graham, an English teacher and florist. His parents divorced when he was five years old, and he was raised by his mother in Toronto.
Trivia and lesser-known facts:
- Drake’s father is African American, and his mother is Ashkenazi Jewish. He has said that he considers himself to be a “black Jew.”
- He is a fan of the Toronto Raptors and was named the team’s global ambassador in 2013.
- Drake has his own record label, October’s Very Own (OVO), and is a co-founder of the OVO Sound label.
Social media links:
- Instagram: @champagnepapi
- Twitter: @Drake
- Facebook: @Drake
