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Rapper, Actor Drake Net Worth And Biography

Net Worth: $100 Million

Full Name: Aubrey Drake Graham

Birth Place: Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Height: 6ft (183 cm)

Marital Status: Single

Date of Birth: October 24, 1986

Genres: Hip Hop, R&B

Nationality: Canadian

Source of Wealth: Music, Television, Film

Ethnicity: African, American, Jewish, Canadian

Occupation: Rapper, Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Actor

Website: drakeofficial.com

Born on October 24, 1986 Aubrey Drake Graham, best known for Drake, is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer and actor who took birth in Toronto, Ontario.

He gained recognition as rapper after release of mix tapes like Room for Improvement after appearing in television series Degrassi: The Next Generation as Jimmy Brooks.

Drake first studio album ‘Thank Me Later’ was great hit which topped at Billboard 200 and successfully received Platinum Certification in America, the second album ‘Take Care’ was considered as most successful by topping several top charts in the United States and Canada including famous singles such as Headlines, Take Care, Make Me Proud, and The Motto.

He has been considered as one of best selling artist in the world and most popular rapper who did collaboration with several other artists.

Many of his singles were among the top number of various top charts which not only well-liked by Canadian but also all over the world making him most popular rapper across the globe.

The Canadian rapper has been nominated for several musical awards in the world and frequently he won, the nominations and winning includes Best Male Hip-Hop Artist, Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist, Artist of the Year, Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album, Best New Artist, Video of the Year, Best Collaboration, Rookie of the Year, Lyricist of the Year, People’s Champ Award and Hustler of the Year among numerous others.

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