Drake is a Canada-born actor, singer, and songwriter. He was a toddler artist who acted as Jimmy Brooks in Degrassi: The Next Generation produced by CTV teen drama. From there Drake gains little attention. And he followed music as a passion.
Aubrey Drake Graham is the actual call of Drake. Starting from “Room For Improvement” in 2006 Drak’s profession graph is ascending. And in the present era, he is the pinnacle rapper in the rap tune world.
Since he was the face of the rap industry Drake net worth is approximately $450 before taxes and his handsome amount of lifestyle taxes. As of a recent report, Drake net worth is $250 million.
Drak is one of the most successful rap industries. Above hundred and seventy million albums were sold by Drake and making him one of the promoting artists.
Early Age
Aubrey Drake Graham popularly known as Drake was born on the 24th of October in 1986 in Toronto, Ontario. Dennis Graham is his father. He was the drummer in a musical group that performed under popular artists like Jerry Lee Lewis. But his mother Sandra Graham was Canadian . she was a florist and English teacher. Due to his parents, Drake got dual citizenship both from Canada and America. In his youth, Drake went to Jewish day school.
When Drake was 5 years of age his mom and dad divorced. Drake was with his mother in Toronto. Graham came to Toronto to take Drake to Memphis every summer. When Drake was in sixth grade he and his mother shifted to one half of a two-story building in Forest Hill. in an interview, Drake said at that time what could actually they afford. And his mother stayed on the first floor while he is in the basement.
There he went to Forest Hill Collegiate Institute, where went to know about singing and acting. He later studied at Vaughan Road Academy. There’s he faced racial comments and he dropped out for a time. Although he graduated in 2012.
In early adulthood drake’s father was charged numerous times with drug-related issues. Later his father released a music video song “Drake’s Dad” in collaboration with Arkells, a Canadian Music group.
Professional Career
Degrassi and Young Money
When Drake was 15 he found an agent, his friend’s father who gave him a role in the Canadian misery drama show “Degrassi: The Next Generation. There he played a role of a misfortune basketball player.
Drak had always a secret passion for music. And he made Jay-Z his role inspiration. In 2006 Drake released his debut mixtape “Room for Improvement”. The second mixtape “comeback season” in the very next year. This song was recorded through his very own launched label October’s Very Own (OVO) records.
Houston Based company Rap-A-Lot founder and music producer Jas Prince, heard Drake and h recommended it to Lil Wayne. Lil Wayne very impressed by his song and invited Drake for The Carter III tour. As dates went Wayne and Drake partnered on many songs like “Ransom”, “Brand New” and “Forever”.
Dake still was an individual artist. In 2009 h released his third mixtape “So Far Gone”. He released it on his own level OVO Records.
Becoming an individual artist still in the American music market is crazed for Drake. An unknown source told it was one of the craziest and biggest bidding wars. Later it was found drake signed a contract in June 2009 with Young Money Entertainment. Actually, this was Lil Wayne company and its mother company Cash Money’s joint venture.
Drake on Limelight
Twice a delay in releasing Drake’s debut album “Thank me Later” which was later released in June 15, 2010. It was ranked #1 in US and Canada. This album got platinum certification from RIAA. This album got the tag of the top-selling debut album for any artist at that time.
In the very next year 2011 Drake released his studio album “Take Care”. Its topped several countries. This album has taken six platinum certifications. In the promotion of this album, he toured worldwide. It became the most successful tour of that time. Then he returned to his acting in a movie called “Ice Age: Continental Drift”.
Drake worked with many prominent rappers later like Travis Scot, Kanye West, Eminem, and his idol Jay-Z. Since Drake’s album sold millions of copies and made Drake one of the most successful and richest rappers in the world.
In this era, Drake has the highest number of digital singles sal in the world. His fellow competitors Rihanna had 40 million fewer sales than him. Also in album selling, he is the third-highest selling Canadian Artist just behind Shania Twain and Celine Dion. Drake charges almost $1 million for every concert.
Personal Life
Drake dated high-profile artist Rihanna till 2016 from 2009. Although we found they are in off–on relationship. Earlier we found h had a close friendship with English singer and songwriter Adele.
In 2017 a french artist cum model Sophie Brussaux gave birth to a baby boy Adonis. In
2018 drake confirmed Adonis as his son.
Drake Net Worth
Drake’s popularity has increased day by day and he is the face of many global brands. Drake is now a global ambassador Toronto Raptors, a Canada-based professional basketball team.
He is collared with Brent Hocking and made some brands like Bourbon whiskey and Virginia Black Whiskey. This brand broke Canada’s liquor sales eventually.
In the meantime, Drake collaborated with fashion brand NIKE. A report suggests Toronto’s 5% tourism was because of Aubrey Drake Graham. And its revenue of $8.8 billion Canadian Dollar.
In this solidarity fan base, Drake net worth is increasing rapidly. In the latest report, Drake net worth is $250million.
Awards and Nominations
As of the time, Drake won one eighty-plus major awards and uncountable nominations throughout his career. He got Grammy Awards four times now out of 47 nominations. Drake holds the record-breaking 29 Billboard Music Award. At the 2021 Billboard Music Award ceremony he was felicitated as Artist of the Decade.
Conclusion
Drake had six studio albums. This made him the highest certified digital singles artist in the US. 142 million units sold under his belt.
The 33 years old artist is well known for his luxurious lifestyle and real state. His lifestyle showed us Drake’s interest in pleasurable things.
He spent most of his earnings in real estate. He bought a $7.7 million palatial mansion in Hidden Hills, California.
Drake has a passion for limited edition cars. He likes to purchase unique cars. Drake also has a Boeing 767 jet plane. Which he customized by painting “Air Drake”. This jet was valued at about $185 million.
Drake has a high interest in jewelry collection. His fashion brand has an owl logo, which he featured in many of his jewelry collections. Each costs up to $100,000.