Early Years
Aubrey Drake Graham, better known by his stage name, Drake, was born in 1986 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He grew up in the city's suburbs. He began to make a name for himself by appearing in the Canadian teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation.
Career
Drake's career took off in 2009 with the release of his debut studio album, Thank Me Later. He has since released five additional studio albums and won three Grammy Awards, including two for Best Rap Album for Take Care and Scorpion. He has been a powerful force on the music streaming platform Spotify, becoming the first artist to reach one billion streams on Apple Music and the first artist to reach fifty billion streams on Spotify.
Global Impact
Drake has made a huge impact on the global music scene since he first emerged in 2009 with his debut studio album, Thank Me Later. His chart-topping singles and multi-platinum albums have broken records around the world and won him numerous awards, including three Grammy Awards. His influence has extended beyond music to fashion, television, and business, with his OVO label and his partnership with Nike. Drake has become a global superstar and is beloved by fans of all ages.
Toronto
Drake has been a source of pride for Canadians since he emerged on the music scene in 2009. Hailing from Toronto, Ontario, Drake has represented his city by infusing his music with references to his hometown and by proudly wearing the Toronto Raptors jersey on stage. Drake has become an international ambassador for Toronto, even performing a free concert for its citizens in 2017.
Spotify
Drake has made history on Spotify with his impressive streaming numbers. In 2018, his record-breaking album Scorpion broke the single-week streaming record, and in 2020 he became the first artist to reach 50 billion streams on the platform. Drake has been a powerful force on Spotify and continues to be the platform's most streamed artist.
Accomplishments
Drake has achieved immense success with his multi-platinum albums and singles, including "God's Plan", "One Dance" and "In My Feelings", and his collaborations with Rihanna and Future. His 5 major accomplishments include winning three Grammy Awards, breaking the single-week streaming record with his album Scorpion, being the first artist to reach one billion streams on Apple Music, having the most number one singles on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, and becoming the first artist to reach 50 billion streams on Spotify.
