Date of Birth: October 24, 1986
Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
Biography
Aubrey Drake Graham, known professionally as Drake, is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. Born on October 24, 1986, in Toronto, Ontario, Drake initially gained recognition as an actor on the teen drama television series “Degrassi: The Next Generation.” He transitioned to a career in music with the release of his debut mixtape, “Room for Improvement,” in 2006. Drake’s breakthrough came with his third mixtape, “So Far Gone” (2009), which led to a major recording contract with Young Money Entertainment. Drake’s debut studio album, “Thank Me Later” (2010), debuted at number one on the US Billboard 200 and was certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). He continued his success with albums like “Take Care” (2011), “Nothing Was the Same” (2013), and “Views” (2016), which included the hit single “One Dance.” Drake is known for his introspective lyricism, blending of singing and rapping, and his influence on modern hip hop and R&B. He has won numerous awards, including four Grammy Awards, and is considered one of the best-selling music artists of all time with over 170 million records sold worldwide.
5 Interesting Facts about Drake
1. Drake holds the record for the most Billboard Music Awards with 34 wins as of 2021.
2. He co-founded the music label OVO Sound with his longtime collaborator Noah “40” Shebib.
3. Drake has a tattoo of the iconic British singer Sade on his torso.
4. Before his music career took off, Drake went by the stage name “Drake” which is actually his middle name.
5. He is a global ambassador for the Toronto Raptors, his hometown NBA team.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Drake
1. “Sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination.”
2. “I’m not confrontational, but if someone challenges, I’m not going to back down.”
3. “I was born to make mistakes, not to fake perfection.”
4. “When you’re on a high, everyone wants to be your friend.”
5. “Jealousy is just love and hate at the same time.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Drake’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $180 million as of 2023.
Children
Drake has one son, Adonis Graham, born on October 11, 2017, with French artist and former adult film star Sophie Brussaux.
Relevant Links
1. [Drake on Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drake_(musician
2. [Drake’s Official Website](https://www.drakeofficial.com/
3. [Drake on Billboard](https://www.billboard.com/music/drake
4. [Drake’s Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/champagnepapi/
5. [Drake’s Discography on AllMusic](https://www.allmusic.com/artist/drake-mn0001035290/discography
