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Drake: 25 Facts About The 'Duppy Freestyle' Rapper
From his real name to how he convinced his mum he was married to Nicki Minaj. Look through 20 facts about rap superstar Drake that every fan needs to know.
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1. What is Drake's real name?
Drake was born Aubrey Drake Graham on 24th October 1986 and he's 31 years old. His nicknames are Drizzy and Champagne Papi.
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2. How old is Drake?
Drake is 31-years-old and has been in the mainstream rap game since he got signed to Young Money as a 22-year-old. Picture: Instagram
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3. What is Drake's Instagram?
Drake is active on the 'gram under his alias @champagnepapi and he goes by @Drake on Twitter. However, Drake's Snapchat handle remains a mystery. Picture: Instagram
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4. Where is Drake from?
Don't get confused. Despite making a huge impact on the charts in the US, the rapper is actually from Canada and was born in Toronto, Ontario.
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5. Does Drake have his own label?
Yes. The record label Ovo Sound was founded by the 'Duppy Freestyle' star in 2012 and is a collaborative project with friend Noah '40' Shebib and Oliver El-Khatib. Drake himself is still signed to Lil Wayne's label, Young Money.
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6. What is Drake's net worth?
As of 2018, Drake's net worth is a hefty $100 million (£75.3 million) thanks to his music, OVO clothing label, his record label OVO Sound, acting ventures and many more. Picture: Getty
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7. When is Drake's new album being released?
Drake's new album 'Scorpion' will be released in June 2018 but he hasn't announced an official release date. Since he announced that he'd be dropping a new album he's dropped a diss track to Pusha T and Kanye West called 'Duppy Freestyle' and followed up with a single called 'I'm Upset.' Picture: Instagram
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8. Does Drake write his own lyrics?
Although Drake has been accused of not writing his own lyrics by rappers like Pusha T, the Canadian rapper has admitted he has difficulty writing his raps down on paper and that his smartphone is a lot quicker and easier to get his thoughts down on.
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9. Who is Drake's new girlfriend?
Drake's rumoured new girlfriend is 22-year-old Instagram bikini model Malaika Terry who is half Jamaican and Irish. According to a source, Drake is smitten by Malaika and has even brought her to meet his mum. Picture: Instagram
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10. Does Drake have beef with Pusha T and Kanye West?
He has come to blows with many rappers and singers in his career including Pusha T, Kanye West, Common, Ludacris and Chris Brown.
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11. How tall is Drake?
Drake's height is 5 ft 11. Picture: Getty
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12. Who is Drake's dad?
It seems music is in the blood for Drake. His dad was a drummer for Jerry Lee Lewis and his uncle played bass guitar for Prince.
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13. Is Drake signed to Young Money?
It was only in June 2009 that Drake signed his first official record deal with Lil Wayne's Young Money Entertainment.
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14. Are Drake and Rihanna dating?
The pair began a short relationship following the Bajan beauty's split from Chris Brown and they have recorded 'What's My Name?' and 'Take Care' together. However, in 2018 Rihanna told Vogue that she no longer has any form of a relationship with the rapper.
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15. What songs has Drake written?
Drake wrote Rita Ora's huge 2012 single 'RIP' which featured vocals from Tinie Tempah and was produced by the Stargate team. It was initially titled 'I'm Ready For You' and was intended for Rihanna. Picture: Instagram
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16. Who has Drake collaborated with?
Drake has collaborated with loads of celebrities. His album 'Nothing Was The Same' features a host of huge names, including 2 Chainz, Big Sean, Jay Z, Lil Wayne, Future, Rick Ross, Jhene Aiko, Sampha, and J. Cole.
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17. Who are Drake's parents?
Drake's dad is Dennis Graham, a musician that used to play the drums for Jerry Lee Lewis and Drake's mum is Sandi Graham. Drake is very close to his parents. Picture: Getty/Instagram
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18. How many awards has Drake won?
Drake Has Won 40 Major Awards. The 'Started From The Rapper' has a Grammy, MTV VMA and 6 MuchMusic Awards to his name. He's also been nominated for a staggering 163 prizes in his career.
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19. What football team does Drake support?
Drake is a big Chelsea fan. Before a Champions League semi-final clash in 2012, the rapper was seen sharing a kick-a-bout with players such as John Terry. He was also full of praise for the Premier League outfit when they ended up being crowned European Champions that same season. Picture: REX
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20. What was Drake doing before he was famous?
For seven years from 2001, he played the role of Jimmy Brooks in the TV series Degrassi: The Next Generation.
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21. Is Drake Jewish?
In 2011, the rapper decided to get re-bar mitzvahed as a show of commitment to his Jewish religion. The video was a re-creation of the events that took place on the day.
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22. Are Drake and Nicki Minaj married?
Following some joking around on Twitter, the artists sent the social media world wild with claims they were married. It turns out the joke was so convincing that even Drake's mum thought the marriage was real.
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23. Is Drake a member of BBK?
Drake loves UK culture so much it was only a matter of time before he joined a UK collective. In 2016 the 'I'm Upset' rapper signed to BBK (Boy Better Know), a grime collective and label that was founded by the likes of Skepta and JME. Drake even got a 'BBK' tattoo back in 2015. Picture: Getty
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24. What films has Drake starred in?
The rapper was seen on the set of the upcoming sequel to the comedy blockbuster and recently revealed that he asked Will Ferrell himself to join the film as he's a huge fan of the original movie.
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25. How many records has Drake broken?
The short answer is loads. In the summer of 2012, Drake overtook Jay-Z for the title of most number one's on Billboard's R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart with the 2 Chainz track 'No Lie'.
