Drake’s full name is Aubrey Drake Graham, and he uses the name Drake as his stage name. He is a rapper, actor and record producer. He resides at Hidden Hills in the USA and has a net worth of 100 million dollars. Drake first became popular when he started acting on a Television series known as Teen Drama. He is also well known for releasing good Hip-Hop and R&B songs.
What Songs Did He Release?
The rapper first made an appearance in 2010, when he performed the album Thank Me Later, which rose early on the USA Billboard 200. He later released two songs in 2011, Take Care, and Nothing Was the Same. They sold well and earnt him an award for the Best Rap Album in the Grammy’s, along with other favourite songs like One Dance and Hotline Bling. The rapper also won awards like 6 American Music Awards and 3 Juno Awards.
Drake’s Other Ventures
The rapper also started a clothing line and a radio programme called Beats 1 Radio. Drake also developed a brand of whiskey, popularly known as Virginia Black. He earned himself a title as a worldwide ambassador for the Toronto Raptors and also produces music under the name Champagne Papi. Along with all this, he also has his own recording label known as OVO Sound.
A Brief Background
Graham Drake was born on 24th October 1986, in Canada, Toronto. His mother, Sandi Graham, was a Jewish Canadian who earned a living as a florist and an English teacher. His father, an African American, was a drummer, performing with Jerry Lee Lewis. Drake went to a Jewish school in Canada, and with music in his blood. was soon on his way to the Grammy Awards.