Drake

Drake Biography

Full Name: Aubrey Drake Graham
Date of Birth: October 24, 1986
Age: 39 (as of 2026)
Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nationality: Canadian
Occupation: Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Actor, Record Producer, Entrepreneur
Genres: Hip-hop, R&B, Pop Rap, Trap
Record Label: OVO Sound / Republic Records

Early Life

Drake was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. He developed an interest in music at an early age while also pursuing acting. Before becoming a global music superstar, he gained recognition for his role as Jimmy Brooks on the Canadian television series Degrassi: The Next Generation.

His early exposure to both acting and music helped shape the versatile style that would later become one of his biggest strengths.

Music Career

Drake began releasing mixtapes independently, including Room for Improvement and Comeback Season. His 2009 mixtape So Far Gone brought him major attention and helped establish him as one of hip-hop’s most promising new artists.

His debut studio album, Thank Me Later, was released in 2010 and reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200.

Drake continued his success with albums including:

* Take Care
* Nothing Was the Same
* Views
* Scorpion
* Certified Lover Boy
* Honestly, Nevermind
* Her Loss
* For All the Dogs

His music is known for blending rap, R&B, pop, and melodic vocals, helping him reach audiences far beyond traditional hip-hop.

OVO Sound

Drake co-founded OVO Sound, a Toronto-based record label and entertainment company. The label has helped develop artists and producers while becoming an important part of Toronto’s music culture.

Popular Songs

Some of Drake’s biggest songs include:

* God’s Plan
* One Dance
* Hotline Bling
* In My Feelings
* Started From the Bottom
* Passionfruit
* Hold On, We’re Going Home
* Nice for What
* Laugh Now Cry Later
* Toosie Slide
* God’s Plan
* Nonstop

Major Albums

* Thank Me Later — 2010
* Take Care — 2011
* Nothing Was the Same — 2013
* Views — 2016
* Scorpion — 2018
* Certified Lover Boy — 2021
* Honestly, Nevermind — 2022
* Her Loss with 21 Savage — 2022
* For All the Dogs — 2023

Awards & Achievements

Drake has won numerous major music awards throughout his career, including:

* Grammy Awards
* Billboard Music Awards
* American Music Awards
* BET Awards
* Juno Awards

He is also one of the most commercially successful artists in modern music, with numerous Billboard chart records and billions of streams worldwide.

Net Worth

Drake is widely regarded as one of the wealthiest rappers and entertainers in the world. His wealth comes from music, touring, streaming, OVO Sound, brand partnerships, and other business ventures. Net-worth figures reported online vary considerably, so estimates should be treated as approximate.

Social Media

Instagram: @champagnepapi
X: @Drake
YouTube: Drake