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Drake

musician, actor

Profession

Age

October 24, 1986

Birthday

Toronto, Ontario

Current Location

Toronto, Ontario

Birthplace

Children

Forest Hill Collegiate Institute, Toronto

School

Aubrey Drake Graham

Real Name

Drizzy, Champagne Papi

Also known as

145.9M

39.3M

29.4M

Short About

Drake, originally Aubrey Drake Graham, is a Canadian rapper, singer, and actor from Toronto, famed for his catchy tunes and deep influence on modern hip-hop. Starting on TV with "Degrassi: The Next Generation," he soared in music with hits like "Hotline Bling" and "One Dance," shaping pop culture terms like "YOLO." Beyond music, he's a style icon, a global ambassador for the Toronto Raptors, and no stranger to headline-grabbing feuds and high-profile collaborations.

Did you know?

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Drake's dad, Dennis Graham, played drums for Jerry Lee Lewis.

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Drake spent summers in Memphis with his dad, where he was introduced to rap by his dad's cellmate, a rapper named Poverty.

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Drake attended a Jewish day school and had a Bar Mitzvah at age 13.

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He dropped out of high school due to his acting career but later earned his diploma in 2012.

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Drake won a Young Artist Award in 2002 for his role in 'Degrassi: The Next Generation'.

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After being cut from 'Degrassi' in 2008, Drake faced financial uncertainty.

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Lil Wayne invited Drake to join his Carter III tour in early 2008, boosting his music career.

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Drake's single 'Best I Ever Had' peaked at No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100.

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He signed a record deal with Young Money Entertainment in mid-2009.

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Drake's album 'Take Care' won a Grammy for Best Rap Album in 2013.

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Drake popularized the term 'YOLO'.

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He's the global ambassador for the Toronto Raptors and started OVO Fest in Toronto.

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Drake holds numerous Billboard chart records and broke streaming records with 'Views' and 'Scorpion'.

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He's involved in legal disputes with Chris Brown and Meek Mill over song credits and ghostwriting allegations.

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Drake collaborated with artists like Rihanna and Travis Scott and is the most-streamed artist on Spotify.

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He co-founded OVO Sound record label and launched a bourbon whiskey brand Virginia Black.

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Drake shares a son, Adonis, with French artist Sophie Brussaux.

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He enjoys basketball and is a partial owner of A.C. Milan as of 2022.

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Drake's personal residence, 'The Embassy,' is valued at approximately $100 million.

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Drake's song 'One Dance' became one of the most streamed songs globally.

Net Worth

Estimated Net Worth:20 - 1000 Million

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Drake's Top-selling albums, OVO brand, whiskey ventures, and A.C. Milan stakes, indicate a net worth in the 20 million – 1 billion range.

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Drake Biography

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The Rise of Champagne Papi

Drake's childhood shifted when his parents divorced at age five, leading to him being raised by his mother in Toronto and spending summers with his father in Memphis. It was here that rap became his passion, influenced by his father's inmate friend named Poverty. He took the role on "Degrassi," but his ambition for music led to his mixtapes, starting with "Room for Improvement" in 2006.

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Breakthrough

After leaving "Degrassi," struggles ensued until his 2009 mixtape "So Far Gone" skyrocketed, resulting in a contract with Young Money Entertainment. This ushered in a new era of success with albums like "Take Care" and business ventures including OVO Sound and part-ownership of AC Milan.

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Accolades and Entrepreneurship

Earning Grammys and breaking Billboard records, Drake founded OVO Fest, bolstering Toronto's cultural scene. Beyond music, he founded Virginia Black whiskey and More Life Growth Co. High-profile disputes with artists like Meek Mill and Chris Brown have occurred, yet Drake has continued to expand his influence. His opulent $100 million mansion, "The Embassy," secures a private lifestyle for him and his son, Adonis.