Drake

BORN: Oct 24, 1986
AGE:38
NET WORTH:$180M
HEIGHT:5'11
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Real Name: Aubrey Drake Graham

Aliases: Drizzy, The Boy, 6 God, Champagne Papi, October’s Very Own

BORN:
Oct 24, 1986
AGE:
38
NET WORTH:
$180M
HEIGHT:
5'11

BIO

The highest selling rapper of the last 10 years (by a long-shot), Drake is a commercial juggernaut within Hip Hop, even while transcending the genre’s traditions. Since the release of his 2009 mixtape ‘So Far Gone,’ which earned him a deal with Lil Wayne’s Young Money imprint, Drizzy has amassed an astonishing amount of album sales, hit singles, platinum plaques, awards and streams (over 50 billion, to be precise). Through his combination of melody, charisma, vulnerability, witty lyricism and late-night ambience, the 6 God has helped showcase Hip Hop’s softer side while turning his hometown of Toronto into a musical hotbed. He’s fought off a few foes along the way, too.

PROPS

  • One of the best-selling artists of all time with over 170M album sales worldwide
  • 9x No. 1 albums
  • 8x platinum or multi-platinum albums
  • 6x No. 1 singles
  • Won 4 Grammy Awards
  • The first artist to surpass 50 billion streams on Spotify
  • Holds numerous Billboard chart records, including the most top 10 songs on the Billboard Hot 100 (40), the most chart placements on the Hot 100 (231) and the longest consecutive streak on the Hot 100 (431 weeks)
  • Collaborated with Nike, Jordan and BAPE + launched the Nocta sub-label with Nike in 2020
  • Appointed global ambassador of the Toronto Raptors in 2013
  • Launched the annual OVO Fest in 2010
  • Launched OVO Sound in 2012 in partnership with Warner Records + signed acts including PARTYNEXTDOOR, dvsn and Popcaan
  • Starred in the Canadian teen drama ‘Degrassi: The Next Generation’
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Top Drake Questions

Is Drake married?
No. Drake is not (and has never been) married. Sophie Brussaux is the mother of his son, Adonis, but they aren’t currently in a romantic relationship.
Has Drake won a Grammy?
Yes. Drake has won four Grammy Awards: Best Rap Album 2012 (‘Take Care’), Best Rap Song 2016 ("Hotline Bling"), Best Rap/Sung Performance 2016 ("Hotline Bling") and Best Rap Song 2018 ("God’s Plan"). He has been nominated a total of 47 times.
When did Drake start making music?
Drake released his first mixtape ‘Room For Improvement’ in 2006 at the age of 19. According to ‘Degrassi: The Next Generation’ creators Stephen Stohn and Linda Schuyler, Drake regularly arrived late to set after spending nights recording music.
Did Drake and Nicki Minaj date?
No. Despite their close friendship and professional relationship, Drake and Nicki have never officially dated. During a 2018 appearance on ‘The Ellen Show,’ Nicki stated, “I've never been in a relationship with Drake.”
Has Drake gone diamond?
As of writing this question in July 2021, Drake has never gone diamond. The closest he’s come is with his 2016 album ‘Views,’ which has been certified 6x platinum.
Did Drake go to college?
No. Drake dropped out of high school when he was 15 to pursue acting and help support his family. In 2012, Drake finally earned his diploma at the age of 25. “97% on my final exam. 88% in the course,” he tweeted. “One of the greatest feelings in my entire life. As of tonight I have graduated high school!”
Did Drake date SZA?
Yes. In October 2020, SZA confirmed that she briefly dated Drake in 2009 after she turned 18. “I just didn’t want anybody thinking anything underage or creepy was happening,” she tweeted. “Completely innocent. Lifetimes ago.” Drake made their brief fling public when he rapped, “??Yeah, said she wanna fuck to some SZA, wait / 'Cause I used to date SZA back in '08” on 21 Savage and Metro Boomin’s “Mr. Right Now.”
Is Drake Mexican?
No. Drake was born and raised in Toronto and has dual Canadian and American citizenship. His father, Dennis Graham, is an African-American from Memphis, TN, and his mother, Sandra Graham (née Sher), is a Canadian of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage.

Drake

Real name: Aubrey Drake Graham

Aliases: Drizzy, The Boy, 6 God, Champagne Papi, October’s Very Own

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