Aubrey Drake Graham is popularly known as Drake, is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and record producer. His success began early, making him famous for his role in TV series Degrassi: The Next Generation before he became considered one of the most influential artist of this age. Drake is known for his mix of hip hop and R&B, and from breaking many Billboard records and won a number of awards, including Grammy Awards.
However, aside from being among the top music industry people, he has kept a hand in fashion, business, and sports. He is beyond music as a fashion trendsetter, a business trendsetter and culture icon. Whatever it is, Drake remains on top, his legacy far from abandoned.
Drake Biography

Drake (Aubrey Drake Graham) is an Canadian rapper and singer by Profession, he was born on October 24, 1986 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He is known for his mix of hip hop and R&B, and winning lots of Awards like Grammy Awards.
Category | Details |
Full Name | Aubrey Drake Graham |
Nickname | Aub |
Profession(s) | Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Actor |
Famous For | His hit albums and performances |
Date of Birth | October 24, 1986 |
Age (as of 2024) | 38 Years |
Birthplace | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
Nationality | Canadian |
Religion | Jewish |
Ethnicity | African-American and White Canadian |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Hometown | Weston Road & Forest Hill, Toronto |
Education | High School |
School | Forest Hill Collegiate Institute |
College | Vaughan Road Academy |
Debut | |
Mixtape: Room for Improvement (2007) | |
Album: Thank Me Later (2010) | |
Film: Charlie Bartlett (2007) | |
TV: Blue Murder | |
Net Worth | $35 million |
Marital Status | Unmarried |
Affairs/Girlfriends | Multiple (See Personal Life) |
Drake’s Age
Drake was born on October 24th, 1986 which is now 2025 he is 38 years old that year. Over the years, he has become a matured TV actor to a recognized global music icon who is always reinventing himself to keep up with the industry.
Drake’s Height, Weight and Physical Status
Category | Details |
Height | 6’0” (183 cm) |
Weight | 89 kg (196 lbs) |
Chest | 44 Inches |
Waist | 34 Inches |
Biceps | 16 Inches |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
Hair Color | Black |
Over the years, Drake has kept a muscle built physique, working out to get in shape.
Early Life and Family Background

Relation | Name |
Father | Dennis Graham |
Mother | Sandi Graham |
Son | Adonis Graham |
Son’s Mother | Sophie Brussaux |
Dennis Graham is his African-American father and Sandi Graham is his mother, who is of Canadian Jewish descent. His mother was an educator and florist, and his father drummed for legend and musician Jerry Lee Lewis. When he was five years old, his parents had divorced and he was raised by his mother in Toronto’s Forest Hill neighborhood.
Drake’s up brings him up in a multicultural household that exposes him to different influences. Soul and Jazz were introduced to him by his father, who also instilled an education in him through his mother. In spite of Drake’s environmental challenges in his childhood, he was always keen on his dreams.
Education
He graduated from Forest Hill Collegiate Institute and then from Vaughan Road Academy. He was an average student, though he was very enthusiastic about acting and music. However, in 2012, he earned his high school diploma and later dropped out to pursue his entertainment career.
Career
Acting Career
Drake was famous for playing Jimmy Brooks, a music superstar, for the years of Degrassi: The Next Generation(2001-2009). Critical praise came when he became disabled after a school shooting as a basketball player.
Music Career
Drake started his music career by releasing Room for Improvement during 2007. His 2009 project So Far Gone brought him widespread recognition and released Best I Ever Had.
Without delay he released his first studio album Thank Me Later that reached #1 on Billboard 200 chart and sold over a million copies. He followed up with:
Take Care brought Drake his first Grammy Award when it debuted in 2011.
- Nothing Was the Same (2013) – Another chart-topping success
- Views (2016) – Contained hits like One Dance, staying #1 for 10 weeks
- Scorpion arrived in 2018 with the tracks God’s Plan and In My Feelings
- Drake rules both the rap and R&B world while he keeps working with famous names in music including Kanye West and Lil Wayne.
Achievements and Awards
Drake has earned many awards which include:
- He claimed the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album thanks to his Take Care studio release.
- Drake holds the title of winning the most Billboard Music Awards ever with his 34 trophies.
- American Music Awards: Artist of the Year (2016)
- MTV Video Music Awards honored Drake as the recipient of Best Hip-Hop Video award
- He maintained the most Billboard Hot 100 entries among solo recording artists throughout history.
Drake’ Personal Life

Drake becomes famous through his famous romantic connections. He engaged romantically with different well-known personalities and had relationships with Jade Lee, Bria Myles, Rihanna, Serena Williams, Jennifer Lopez, and Sophie Brussaux.
- Jade Lee (2006)
- Bria Myles (2009)
- Rihanna (on-and-off, 2009-2016)
- Serena Williams (2015)
- Jennifer Lopez (2016-2017)
- Sophie Brussaux (2017, mother of his son Adonis)
Since Drake did not marry he gave birth to his son Adonis Graham in 2017.
Drake’s Net Worth
- Drake earns $250 million through his successful business activities.
- Music sales and streaming
- Brand endorsements (Nike, Apple Music)
- He runs business projects including OVO Sound and Virginia Black whiskey
- Drake has built his portfolio through purchasing multiple real estate assets especially his mansion in Hidden Hills
Social Media Profile
Drake uses social media platforms very often and his accounts receive millions of followers.
Platform | Drake’s Account |
@champagnepapi | |
YouTube | @DrakeOfficial |
@Drake |
Recent News & Controversies
- During his concert in 2022 he chose to wear a T-shirt to honor Indian rapper Sidhu Moose Wala.
- He faced several lawsuits with one that demanded $300,000 and another that wanted $100,000.
- He must pay $300,000 to Jimmy Smith because he used their rap material without authorization
- $100,000 by Rappin’ 4-Tay for lyric misuse
- His ongoing dispute with Kanye and Pusha T attracts constant attention.
His name is Aubrey Drake Graham in its entirety.
The rapper has no wife but since he has a teenage son named Adonis Graham.
He is 6 feet (183 cm) tall.
Based on public reports his total assets amount to $250 million.
The song Best I Ever Had became his first major hit release in 2009.
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