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Drake

Drake

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Biography

Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor Drake, real name Aubrey Drake Graham, has been an active musician since 2006. That year, he dropped his debut mixtape, Room for Improvement, shortly before ending his time as Jimmy Brooks on Degrassi: The Next Generation. He released several more mixtapes – Comeback Season and So Far Gone – before signing to Young Money Entertainment in 2009.

Drake is known for his unique blend of rap, pop, and R&B, a sound that has gotten him multiple songs at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 throughout his career. He released his debut full-length studio album, Thank Me Later, in 2010, and hit number one on the US album charts immediately. Since then, the artist has been releasing hit after hit for over a decade. 

He’s a prolific artist with six studio albums under his belt. He’s an entrepreneur with his own record label, OVO Sound, and he’s a social media influencer with over 95 million followers on the platform. There’s plenty to know about this industry titan, and we’ve got all the facts for you right here.

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Drake's Origins 

Drake is a Toronto, Ontario native. He was born there on October 24, 1986, to Dennis and Sandy Graham. His parents divorced when he was young, and he ended up primarily living with his mother for the rest of his childhood and adolescence.

Finding Fame on Degrassi 

Before he was Drake, Aubrey was best known for playing Jimmy Brooks on Degrassi: The Next Generation. However, the star wasn't always a fan of the direction that the show took with his character.  Jimmy was shot and confined to a wheelchair in the show's fourth season, a plot decision that caused Aubrey to threaten to quit. Aubrey allegedly threatened legal action at one point because he didn't want Jimmy's story to end with him in a wheelchair. Drake was especially frustrated with the fact that one of the few black characters on the show had faced such unfortunate circumstances.

Drake's Rap Career Takes Off 

Back in 2007, before Drake was even signed, he had had a music video featured on BET. That same year, he sampled "Man of the Year" by Brisco, Flo Rida, and Lil Wayne, the latter of whom loved Drake's use of the song. Lil Wayne ended up inviting Drake to open for him in Houston on the Tha Carter III tour. Not long after he toured with Lil Wayne, Drake was signed to Wayne's label, Young Money Records. His first album's release followed shortly after in 2010.

Fast Facts About Drake’s Career 

  • Drake has currently released six solo albums – Thank Me Later, Take Care, Nothing Was the Same, Views, Scorpion, and Certified Lover Boy, along with numerous mixtapes.
  • The rapper’s most recent full-length studio release is Certified Lover Boy, an album that came out on September 3, 2021. The album was a record-breaker, putting the most top-ten singles of any album in history on the Billboard Hot 100.
  • He played a show at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa, after students at the school had begged him to come on social media since 2009. Drake has pulled similar stunts throughout his career, often using his platform to surprise fans with gifts and pop-up concerts. 
  • One of the best examples of his generosity was the music video for the track “God’s Plan,” in which Drake gave away nearly a million dollars to Florida natives. The video was nominated for multiple MTV VMAs, and the song won Best Rap Song at the Grammy Awards in 2018.
  • Drake collaborated with fellow pop star Chris Brown on the track "No Guidance," released on June 8, 2019. The two previously had beef in the early 2010s, but they could mend fences and work together after a few years had passed. He’s also had beef with the likes of Kanye West, Kendrick Lamar, and others at different points in his career.
  • The musician invested in Aspiration, a sustainability-focused startup based in Los Angeles, in 2021. He's also been a business partner with several other companies, including DreamCrew and Live Nation.
  • Drake is one of the best-selling artists in the world, having sold over 170 million records. He’s the highest-selling digital singles artist in the US thanks to the massive success of tracks like “Hotline Bling,” “Hold On, We’re Going Home,” “God’s Plan,” “One Dance,” and more.
  • Other artists that Drake works with include Future, Lil Wayne, Lil Baby, Meek Mill, DJ Khaled, Nicki Minaj, and Big Sean.

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