Drake
Born: 1986-10-24 in Toronto, Canada
Known For: Acting
Biography
Aubrey Drake Graham (born October 24, 1986), known professionally as Drake, is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor. An influential figure in contemporary popular music, Drake has been credited with popularizing singing and R&B sensibilities in hip hop artists. Gaining recognition by starring as Jimmy Brooks in the CTV teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001–08), he pursued a recording career in 2006, releasing his debut mixtape Room for Improvement in February of that year. He followed up with the mixtapes Comeback Season (2007) and So Far Gone (2009) before signing with Young Money Entertainment. Known for frequent accompanying releases to his albums, Drake achieved critical and commercial success with the mixtapes If You're Reading This It's Too Late (2015) and More Life (2017). As an entrepreneur, Drake founded the OVO Sound record label with longtime collaborator 40 in 2012. In 2013, Drake became the "global ambassador" of the Toronto Raptors, joining their executive committee and later obtaining naming rights to their practice facility OVO Athletic Centre. Among the world's best-selling music artists, with over 170 million records sold, Drake is ranked as the highest-certified digital singles artist in the United States by the RIAA. He has won five Grammy Awards, six American Music Awards, a record 34 Billboard Music Awards, two Brit Awards, and three Juno Awards. Drake has achieved 13 number-one hits on the Billboard Hot 100 (14 counting "Sicko Mode") and holds further Hot 100 records, including the most top 10 singles (76), and the most charted songs (321), From 2018 to 2023, he held the record for the most simultaneously charted songs in one week (27), the most Hot 100 debuts in one week (22); and held the most continuous time on the Hot 100 (431 weeks). He additionally has the most number-one singles on the R&B/Hip-Hop Airplay, Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs, Hot Rap Songs, and Rhythmic Airplay charts.
Filmography
2025
- In Whose Name? as Self
- Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy as Self (archive footage)
- In the Hand of Dante ... (Executive Producer)
- Magic City: An American Fantasy ... (Executive Producer)
- Degrassi: Whatever It Takes as Self
- $$$ Film as Self (voice)
2024
- Chiefsaholic: A Wolf in Chiefs Clothing ... (Executive Producer)
2023
- Black Ice ... (Executive Producer)
- The French Montana Story: For Khadija as Self
- Black Note as Self (archive footage)
2022
- Amsterdam ... (Executive Producer)
- Post Malone: Runaway as Self
- Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby as Self
- The Melt Goes on Forever: The Art & Times of David Hammons ... (Executive Producer)
2021
2020
- DAVE as Drake
- Spree ... (Executive Producer)
- Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble as Self
2019
- Euphoria ... (Executive Producer)
- Top Boy ... (Executive Producer)
- Ready for War ... (Executive Producer)
- Drake: Rewriting the Rules
2018
- The Shop as Self
2017
- The Carter Effect as Self
2016
- The Egos as Drake
- David Blaine: Beyond Magic as Self
- Please Forgive Me
- J. Cole Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming as Self
2015
- The Game: The Documentary 2 as Self
- Jungle as Shaky Warrior
2014
- BEYONCÉ as Self
- Think Like a Man Too as Self
2013
- Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues as Soul Brother
- Radio Disney Music Awards as Self
- Nicki Minaj: Pink Planet as Self (archive footage)
- 30 Days in May as Self
2012
- Ice Age: Continental Drift as Ethan (voice)
- Grimey as Raheem
- The Re-Up as Self
2011
- Breakaway as Drake
- Playtime Is Over as Self
- Young Jeezy: A Hustlerz Ambition as Self
- The Wonder Year as Himself
2010
- Drake: Better Than Good Enough as Self
- Drake: Live From Radio City Music Hall as Self
- The Spark as Himself
2009
2008
- Charlie Bartlett as A/V Jones
- More than a Game ... (Songs)
- Mookie's Law
- Degrassi Spring Break Movie as Jimmy Brooks
2006
- Degrassi: Minis as Jimmy Brooks
2005
- Jay and Silent Bob Do Degrassi as Jimmy Brooks
2003
- Punk'd as Self
2002
- Conviction as Fish
2001
- Degrassi as Jimmy Brooks
2000
- Soul Food as Fredrick
1984
- MTV Video Music Awards as Self
1975
- Saturday Night Live as Self - Host & Musical Guest
1974
- American Music Awards as Self - Musical Guest
1959
- The Grammys as Self