There are very few people who have outshined others in the entertainment industry with their versatility. Drake, also known as Aubrey Drake Graham, is one of them. He has won the hearts of people with his amazing rapping and other entertaining skills. He is not only a Canadian rapper but also an actor, singer, songwriter, businessman, as well as a record producer. He became a more recognized personality after the television series Degrassi. However, Drake’s leaked video surfacing online made him the centre of attention again. People and his fans are curious to know more about this scandalous controversy and his life. So, without any further delay, let’s dig into the biography of Drake.
Drake’s early life
Drake was born and named Aubrey Drake Graham on October 24, 1986. He was birth in Toronto, Ontario. His parents are Dennis Graham and Sandra ‘Sandi’ Graham. Dennis is an African American who worked as a drummer. His mother is an Ashkenazi Jewish Canadian. Sandra worked as an English teacher in a high school and a florist. Drake was raised in around two Toronto neighbourhoods. After that, he moved to the posh neighbourhood of Toronto.
Drake went to a Jewish day school and later attended Forest Hill Collegiate Institute. After that, he went to Vaughan Road Academy. During his school years, he was bullied for his racial as well as religious background. He then dropped out of school and, in 2012, graduated. When it comes to his siblings, he is not related to Bobbi Althoff Drake or Aryn Drake-Lee in any way possible.
His parents and family
Drake’s parents got divorced when he was around five years old. He stayed with his mother back in Toronto, whereas his father came back to Memphis. His father was incarcerated for many years due to drug-related issues. Also, a lot of people think that Liza Drake is related to Drake, but she is a composite character in a movie. Apart from this, there is no information about Drake’s other family members.
His stats
| Full name | Aubrey Drake Graham |
| Nickname | Aub |
| Date of birth | October 24, 1986 |
| Age | 38 years |
| Birthplace | Toronto, Canada |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Drake Height | 6’ 0” |
| Weight | 89 kgs |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Eye colour | Dark brown |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Ethnicity | African-American and white Canadian |
| Marital status | Unmarried |
| Children | None |
Drake’s rise to fame
Drake became famous after landing a role in the 2001 Canadian television series called Degrassi. He was part of that show for seven years and even bagged the Young Artist Award. But after the show, Drake started his transition into the hip-hop world.
In 2006, he released his initial mix tape, and the next year, he released the second mix tape. Later in 2008, he got a call from Lil Wayne, a rap star, to join his tour. After his tour, Drake recorded with Lil Wayne and released the third mix tape.
Drake’s popular singles of that time involve ‘Every Girl, Money to Blow, as well as Forever.’ The success of his mix tapes led him to be the subject of a bidding war, which was considered one of the biggest ones. This secured him a contract with Young Money Entertainment.
The successful initial releases of Drake
In 2010, Drake decided to release his first studio album, ‘Thank Me Later’. This album debuted at number one on the American as well as Canadian album charts. Also, it has been certified platinum.
In 2011, he released his next studio album called ‘Take Care’ which involved songs like ‘Headlines, The Motto, Take Care, etc.’ The album got a lot of appreciation and even got a Grammy Award in 2013 for Best Rap Album, along with others. No wonder, Drake has released many albums throughout the years with intriguing Drake album covers and people have always appreciated them.
Many successful albums by Drake are loved by his fans. But some albums make his fans confused. For instance, a song from his album ‘Certified Lover Boy’ has led to questions like, Is Drake gay or not?
The albums released by Drake: From Worse to the Best
Drake has released around eight albums, along with two solo mix tapes as well as two collaborative projects. The albums of his, from worst to best, are:
- For all the dogs
- What a time to be Alive
- Her loss: This album has been slightly famous, and people are still searching for Drake Spin Bout U lyrics as well as Drake Rich Flex lyrics.
- Certified Lover Boy
- Thank me later.
- If you’re reading this, It’s too late.
- More Life
- Honestly, Nevermind
- Scorpion
- Views
- Nothing was the same.
- Take Care
Controversies and feuds that involve Drake
Drake, being a famous rapper and having successful music charts, has been involved in different controversies and feuds. He and Chris Brown are rivals over Rihanna. This feud even led to violence in 2012, and both of them even faced legal consequences.
In 2013, he settled a legal matter with his ex-girlfriend for using her voice in the song ‘Marvin’s Room.’ Also, Drake has been a part of the controversy of ‘Drake hot sauce’ where he was blamed for putting hot sauce in a condom.
Drake and his relationships
When it comes to relationships, Drake has had many affairs and relationships. He had relationships with Jade Lee in 2006, Bria Myles in 2009, Cat Washington in 2009, Teyana Talyor in 2009 and 2013, Melilah Michel in 2010, Ericka Lee and Dolicia Bryan in 2011, Zoe Kravitz in 2013, 2014, etc. However, his famous relationship was with Rihanna.
Why is Drake trending on Twitter?
The famous singer and rapper from Canada has been part of the controversy yet again. A leaked video has been surfacing on Twitter with a man who resembles Drake. The man in the video is seen to be engaging in an intimate act.
No wonder Drake has always been in the limelight, but Drake’s leaked video made him part of the online world. Twitter Drake is famous all around because of his video showing the singer naked. Plus, the video shows him engaging in a sexual act. It is speculated that the video was recorded on Drake’s private jet.
His fans are shocked by Drake’s trending Twitter video. The video has received millions of reactions online. It is still unclear whether the man in the video is Drake or not. But people are laughing, enjoying, and wondering about the large size of Drake’s dick.
Drake’s reaction to his leaked scandalous video
There are so many questions about the viral Drake nudes and videos. People and fans are wondering whether Drake’s video unfiltered, real or fake, AI-driven or not.
No wonder, after the Drake exposed video, people are curious to know Drake’s reaction. The God’s Plan rapper addressed the ‘Drake dick video’ during the Nashville concert at Bridgestone Arena.
The famous rapper took to the stage and jokily referenced the video. He said, ‘The rumours are true.’ After taking the pause, he said, ‘My dad is here today!’ and jokingly ended the statement. The audience got to know that he was not particularly talking about his father.
But about Drake’s nudes or videos and people talking about Drake Penis online, the songwriter and rapper is unbothered about it and shared all the information about his concert online.
Drake and OVO Sound
In late 2012, during the composition of one of his albums, the songwriter and rapper initiated his record label. He started it with Noah ‘40’ Shebib and Oliver El-Khatib and formed OVO Sound.
This label is distributed by Warner Bros. Records. Drake, along with PartyNextDoor, were the inaugural artists of OVO Sound. However, this label houses famous artists like Majid Jordan, and Roy Wood, and producers like Nineteen85, etc.
Other business ventures by Drake
Not many people know that Drake is also a businessman. He has been working on many different business ventures.
- In 2013, he became the global ambassador of the Toronto Raptors.
- In 2015, he was the figurehead of Apple Music.
- In 2017, Drake, along with Adel ‘Future’ Nur, started DreamCrew, a production company.
- In 2018, he purchased an ownership stake in ‘100 Thieves’, which is a gaming organization.
- In 2021, Drake became the executive producer for Black Ice, along with others.
- Drake is the co-owner of Stake Casino. Drake Casino is a bold move, which overall enhances its reputation.
Drake and his achievements
There is so much that Drake has achieved. Here are some of his achievements:
- He is the US’s highest-certified digital singles artist.
- Drake has sold many Billboard Hot 100 chart records.
- As of 2021, the rapper has won around four Grammy Awards from around 47 nominations.
- Drake’s ‘Nothing Was the Same’ album is the 41st best album of the decade by Pitchfork.
- Complex ranked him on the ‘Best Rapper Alive Each Year Since 1979’ list.
The net worth of Drake
No doubt, Drake has earned millions of dollars through his successful albums, ventures, tours, and shows. Apart from that, he has been actively doing endorsements and advertisements right after achieving success from his initial albums. He is now one of the richest hip-hop artists with over $250 million net worth. In 2020, Forbes reported his net worth to be around $49 million which incredibly increased over a couple of years.
Intriguing facts about Drake that his fans must know
- Drake won a Grammy Award in the Best Rap Album category for his successful album, ‘Take Care’.
- Drake’s debut album Thank Me Later reached at number one spot on Billboard 200. RIAA certified it a platinum best-seller.
- The popular rapper also holds the record for scoring the most number-one listings on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop. He has beaten Jay-Z by scoring maximum listings.
- Drake is known for putting emotional quotient to his tracks which is quite a unique technique in the industry.
- The reputed rapper is known by the popular names Champagne Papi and Drizzy.
- Drake often writes his songs on BlackBerry.
- The Canadian rapper acted in the Saturday Night Live show and was surprisingly admired for his apt comic timing and acting.
- The rapper also owns a North American Bourbon label known as ‘Virginia Black’. Along with that, he also created his own whisky and soon started his own spirits business.
- Drake has dual citizenship, including the United States and Canada. However, he stays in the US for tax purposes.
- Drake also has a son whose name is Adonis. He was born to Sophie Brussax, a famous French sculptor.
- Although Drake is very much into himself, he admires Adele a lot. He is a great fan of the singer.
FAQs
- What’s the real name of Drake?
His real name is Aubrey Drake Graham
- What are his other names?
He is also known as Champagne Papi, 6 God, and Drizzy. These are Drake’s popular names.
- Is Drake married?
No, he is still unmarried.
- Where does Drake Live?
He lives in Party Pad in Hidden Hills.
- How many cars does he own?
He owns a fleet of luxury cars, including, Bugatti Veyron, Rolls Royce Phantom, Bentley Limousine, Chevy’s Malibu LS, Bentley Continental Super Sport, and many more.
