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One of the best-selling artists of all time — rapper, singer and the most-streamed artist of the 2010s.
Drake redefined what a rapper could be.
From Degrassi to the top of the charts, he blurred rap, R&B and pop into a sound that dominated a decade. OVO Sound, the Raptors and Toronto are his world.
The numbers
- 170+ million records sold
- Countless #1 singles and the most-streamed artist of the 2010s.
"Started from the bottom, now we're here."
Follow for music and OVO.
Quick Facts
BornOctober 24, 1986 · Toronto, Canada
Real nameAubrey Drake Graham
NationalityCanadian
ProfessionRapper, singer, songwriter, actor
Known forChart-topping rap and R&B hits
StreamsOne of the most-streamed artists ever
Milestones
2001
Degrassi start
Gains fame as Jimmy Brooks on the teen drama Degrassi.
2009
So Far Gone
The mixtape and hit "Best I Ever Had" launch his music career.
2010
Debut album
Thank Me Later debuts at #1 on the Billboard 200.
2015
Hotline Bling era
A global smash and a meme-defining music video.
2020s
Streaming king
Consistently breaks streaming records and dominates the charts.
Stories & Facts
From actor to icon
He parlayed a TV career into becoming the defining voice of a hip-hop era.
The OVO brand
October's Very Own grew from a blog into a global label and fashion line.
A Toronto loyalist
He consistently champions his hometown and its emerging talent.
Controversies
Feuds
High-profile rap beefs, including with Kendrick Lamar, have defined hip-hop discourse.
Lifestyle
The boy from Degrassi who became the biggest name in rap. Drake blends singing and rapping into a signature sound, lives lavishly, and is a passionate Toronto Raptors superfan and global ambassador for his city.
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Videos
Achievements & Awards
- 5× Grammy Award winner
- Multiple #1 Billboard Hot 100 hits
- One of the best-selling music artists of all time
- Founded the OVO Sound label and clothing brand
- Broke streaming records across Spotify and Apple Music