Common questions about Drake (musician)

Short answers, pulled from the story.

When was Drake born and where was he raised?

Aubrey Drake Graham was born on the 24th of October 1986 in Toronto, Ontario. He grew up in Toronto's working-class west end on Weston Road until grade six before moving to the affluent neighborhood of Forest Hill in 2000.

What acting role made Drake famous before his music career?

Drake portrayed Jimmy Brooks on the Canadian teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation from 2001 to 2008. He played a basketball star who became physically disabled after being shot by a classmate.

Which album won Drake his first Grammy Award for Best Rap Album?

Take Care won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Album at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards. The album was released on the 15th of November 2011 and achieved six times platinum certification by the RIAA in 2019.

How many number-one singles does Drake hold on the Billboard Hot 100?

Drake holds 13 Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles, which is a joint-record for a male solo artist. He also holds the record for the most top 10 singles with 81 and the most charted songs with 359.

Who did Drake feud with in 2024 and what were the key tracks released?

Drake feuded with Kendrick Lamar starting on the 22nd of March 2024 on the song Like That. Key tracks released during the feud included Push Ups, Family Matters, Not Like Us, and The Heart Part 6.

What business ventures did Drake establish after 2012?

Drake founded the OVO Sound record label with 40 in 2012 and became the global ambassador of the Toronto Raptors in 2013. He also launched the Virginia Black bourbon whiskey with Brent Hocking in 2016 and heads the OVO fashion label and Nocta collaboration with Nike.