Aubrey Drake Graham is a Canadian rapper, singer, and actor. An influential figure in contemporary popular music, Drake has been credited for popularizing singing and R&B sensibilities in hip hop.
Drake Biography
| Full Name | Aubrey Drake Graham |
| Nick Name/Celebrated Name: | Drake |
| Birth Place: | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Date Of Birth/Birthday: | 24 October 1986 |
| Age/How Old: | 35 years old |
| Height/How Tall: | In Centimetres – 183 cm In Feet and Inches – 6’0” |
| Weight: | In Kilograms – 80 kg In Pounds – 176 lbs |
| Eye Color: | Brown |
| Hair Color: | Black |
| Parents Name: | Father – Dennis Graham Mother – Sandi Graham |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| School: | Vaughan Road Academy |
| College: | N/A |
| Religion: | Catholic |
| Nationality: | American, Canadian |
| Zodiac Sign: | Scorpio |
| Social media Accounts: | Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, Facebook |
| Gender: | Male |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Single |
| Girlfriend: | N/A |
| Wife/Spouse Name: | No |
| Kids/Children Name: | Yes (1) |
| Profession: | Rapper, Singer-songwriter, actor |
| Net Worth: | $250 million |
| Last Updated: | 2022 |
Drake Net Worth
| Net Worth: | $250 Million |
| Salary: | $70 Million Per Year |
| Date of Birth: | Oct 24, 1986 (35 years old) |
| Gender: | Male |
| Height: | 6 ft (1.83 m) |
| Profession: | Actor, Singer, Songwriter, Rapper, Voice Actor, Composer, Record producer |
| Nationality: | Canada |
Early Life
Aubrey Graham was born in Toronto, Ontario on the 24th of October, 1986. His parents split up when he was only 5 years old, and Drake lived with his mother in Toronto. His father was a drummer and moved to Memphis after the divorce to find work. Drake’s mother was Jewish, and so he attended a Jewish day school and had a Bar Mitzvah ceremony. Drake was often bullied in school for his racial and religious background, and he eventually dropped out of school.
Personal Life
Drake has had a number of high profile relationships over the years. He dated Rihanna on and off between 2009 and 2016. He would later describe Rihana as “the woman I’ve been in love with since I was 22 years old.” In October 2017 a french model/actress/artist named Sophie Brussaux gave birth to his son Adonis. Drake did not confirm his fatherhood until 2018.
Education
Drake went to Forest Hill Collegiate High School where he used to study arts. Although, his time in the school wasn’t that good. Drake was often bullied for his skin color and his religious beliefs. Later, went to Vaughan Road Academy. However, he dropped out from there a few times. Finally, Drake completed graduation in 2012.
Highlights
Here are some of the best highlights from Drake’s career so far:
- BET Hip-Hop Awards – Rookie of the Year (2009)
- BET Hip-Hop Awards – MVP of the Year (2010)
- Juno Awards – New Artist of the Year (2010)
- Songwriter’s Hall of Fame – Hal David Starlight Award (2011)
- BET Awards – Best Male Hip-Hop Artist (2010, 2012, 2014, 2016)
- Grammy Awards – Best Rap Album (Take Care, 2013)
- American Music Awards – Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist (2016)
- American Music Awards – Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album (Views, 2016)
- MOBO Awards – Best International Act (2016)
- BRIT Awards – International Male Solo Artist (2017)
Career and Awards
Drake has started his career in 2001, with the television series, Degrassi: The Next Generation. He became quite famous with the show, although his love for singing always remained back in his mind. Drake first released a mixtape in 2006 and continued releasing it till 2009. He became successful with his three mixtapes and was later signed by Young Money Entertainment in 2009. His debut album was released in 2010 and named Thank Me Later. The album topped at Billboard 200 chart. His second and third albums, Take Care (2011) and Nothing Was The Same (2013) became extremely successful and provided him with great commercial success. Later, Drake released three more albums and became quite popular. Drake has done many tours and collaborations as well, which gave him worldwide recognition. He has also acted in various movies and shows. Drake has won numerous accolades like Grammy awards, Brit Awards, America Music Awards, Billboard Music Awards, etc.