| Bio | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Aubrey Drake Graham |
| Nickname | Aub |
| Profession(s) | Rapper, Singer, songwriter, Record Producer, Actor |
| Famous for | Performances and Extended Plays |
| Physical Stats & More | |
| Height (approx.) | in centimeters- 183 cm in meters- 1.83 m in Feet Inches- 6’0″ |
| Weight (approx.) | in Kilograms- 89 kg in Pounds- 196 lbs |
| Body Measurements (approx.) | – Chest: 44 Inches – Waist: 34 Inches – Biceps: 16 Inches |
| Eye Colour | Dark Brown |
| Hair Colour | Black |
| Personal Life | |
| Date of Birth | October 24, 1986 |
| Age (as of 2022) | 36 Years |
| Birthplace | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Nationality | Canadian |
| Hometown | Weston Road, Toronto. Forest Hill, Toronto. |
| School | Forest Hill Collegiate Institute, Fores Hill. |
| College/Institute | Vaughan Road Academy, Oakwood. |
| Education Qualification | High School |
| Debut | Mixtape: Room For Improvement (2007) Album: Thank me later (2010) Film: Charlie Bartlett (2007) TV: Blue Murder |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Ethnicity | African-American and white Canadian |
| Inspirations | Kannye West, Jay Z and Lil Wayne |
| Favorite Fast Food | McDonald’s |
| Favorite Movie | Rounders (1998), Two Can Play That Game (2001) |
| Favorite Actor | Denzel Washington |
| Favorite Book | Autobiography of Quincy Jones |
| Favorite Music | N.E.R.D. |
| Favorite Color | Brown |
| Major Controversies | Drake was sued by his ex-girlfriend for using her voice in the song “Marvins Room”.
Drake was also sued for $300,000 because he used a 1982 song “Jimmy Smith Rap” without proper licencing. He was sued by Rappin’ 4-Tay for $100,000 for misusing his lyrics in Drake’s song ‘Who Do You Love?’ He also had a feud with Meek Mill over lyrical originality, Nicki Minaj and their respective NBA teams. He was involved in a brawl with Chris Brown when Drake and his friends threw bottles at Chris at a SOHO club in Manhattan. Their practice and performance for a comedic skit for 2014 EPSY awards settled things down. |
| Girls, Affairs and More | |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Affairs/Girlfriends | Jade Lee (2006)
Zineb “Nebby Lee” Samir (2009) Bria Myles (2009)  Cat Washington (2009) Teyana Taylor (2009, 2013) Melilah Michel (2010) Ericka Lee (2011) Dolicia Bryan (2011) Zoe Kravitz (2013, 2014) |
| Wife/Spouse | N/A |
| Children | None |
| Money Factor | |
| Net Worth | $35 million |
| Home | Party Pad in Hidden Hills |
| Cars and Bikes | Chevy’s Malibu LS, Bugatti Veyron, Bentley Continental Super Sport, Rolls Royce Phanton, Bentley Muslanne Limousine |
Some Lesser Known Facts About Drake
- Does Drake smoke?: Yes
- Drake does consume alcohol.
- Drake gained his initial recognition through his appearance in the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation as early as 2000. Prior to venturing into his solo career, he remained on the show for a commendable seven years, earning numerous awards and honors for his exceptional performance.
- His first album, titled Thank Me Later, achieved the impressive feat of reaching the number one spot on the Billboard 200 chart and received platinum certification from the RIAA.
- For his album ‘Take Care’, he was honored with a Grammy Award in the category of Best Rap Album.
- For over 10 years, no album had managed to stay on the top ranking for 10 consecutive weeks until Views came along and achieved this remarkable feat.
- Jay Z’s record for the most number one listings on Billboard Hot R&B/Hip-Hop has been surpassed by him.
- Drake is presently a co-owner of both OVO Sounds and the OVO line of clothing. He is also affiliated with the production company Champagne Papi and serves as a representative for the Toronto Raptors, a Canadian NBA team.
- Known for his technique and the incorporation of an emotional element into his songs, his writing style exudes egotism.
- Growing up in two contrasting parts of Toronto, his rapping ability has become a polarizing force. Lil Wayne has played a significant role in shaping his singles and albums.
- Drake gained immense popularity by introducing the term YOLO through his hit single “The Motto”, which represents the notion of living life to the fullest as one only gets one chance. Additionally, he is credited with inventing the nickname “The Six” for Toronto.
- In 2012, Drake lent his voice to Ethan, the young mammoth, in the animated film Ice Age: Continental Drift.
- During Lil Wayne’s incarceration at Riker’s Island jail in New York, Drake made three visits to see him.
- In addition, his songwriting skills have garnered appreciation as well. Notably, he penned the songs “Un-Thinkable” for Alicia Keys and “Fall For Your Type” for Jamie Foxx.
- Drake, a devoted supporter of the Miami Heat, was discovered eagerly waiting outside their locker room. However, he was denied entry as he lacked a media pass.
- Kat Dennings from Two Broke Girls, Meagan Good, and Eva Mendes are the celebrities he has a crush on.
- He confessed that he was the type of person who would have all his tweets tattooed on his body.
- Drake was on the verge of joining Hanson for a performance when chaos erupted among the densely packed audience, resulting in a riot and the subsequent cancellation of the show.
- Instead of using pen and paper or a notebook, Drake composes his music directly on his BlackBerry.
- Drake was both the host and an actor on the Saturday Night Live show, receiving critical acclaim for his exceptional acting skills and impeccable comedic timing.
- Expressing his dissatisfaction with his record label, Universe, he took to Twitter to voice his frustration, stating, “Please refrain from removing my songs” and emphasizing that his actions were driven by his dedication to his fans rather than the label.
- He likes to refer to his hometown as “The Six”, and his album Views beautifully captures the changing seasons in this place.
- He is an entrepreneur in the spirits industry, crafting his own whisky and preparing to launch a new business venture. One of his successful brands, ‘Virginia Black’, is a renowned North American bourbon.
- Drake, the internationally acclaimed Canadian artist, mesmerized the crowd with his electrifying performance during a concert in his hometown of Toronto on 28 July 2022. Donning a fashionable T-shirt adorned with the image of Indian rapper and singer Sidhu Moose Wala, he effortlessly captivated the audience.
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