50 Fun Facts About Drake

What is the birth name of the artist known as Drake?

Drake's full birth name is Aubrey Drake Graham.

In which Canadian city was Drake born?

Aubrey Drake Graham was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

What character did Drake portray on the Canadian teen drama series 'Degrassi: The Next Generation'?

Before his music career, Drake was known for playing Jimmy Brooks, a basketball star who became physically disabled, on 'Degrassi: The Next Generation'.

Which of these was Drake's debut mixtape, released in 2006?

Drake self-released his first mixtape, 'Room for Improvement,' on February 14, 2006, selling around 6,000 copies.

In what year did Drake release his debut studio album, 'Thank Me Later'?

'Thank Me Later,' Drake's debut studio album, was released on June 15, 2010, and debuted atop the Billboard 200.

Along with Drake and Noah '40' Shebib, who is recognized as a co-founder of the OVO Sound record label?

OVO Sound was founded in 2012 by Drake, Noah '40' Shebib, and Oliver El-Khatib.

How many Grammy Awards has Drake won in his career?

Drake has won 5 Grammy Awards from over 50 nominations, including Best Rap Album for 'Take Care' and Best Rap Song for 'God's Plan'.

The album 'Views,' which featured hits like 'One Dance' and 'Hotline Bling,' was released in what year?

Drake's fourth studio album, 'Views,' was released on April 29, 2016, and led the Billboard 200 for 13 weeks.

What official role does Drake hold with the NBA's Toronto Raptors?

Since 2013, Drake has served as the 'global ambassador' for his hometown NBA team, the Toronto Raptors, actively involved in rebranding and promotion.

What is the name of Drake's mother?

Drake's mother is Sandra 'Sandi' Graham (née Sher), a former English teacher and florist, who raised him in Toronto.

Before his incarceration, Drake's father, Dennis Graham, was a drummer for which legendary musician?

Drake's father, Dennis Graham, was an African-American drummer from Memphis who once performed with rock and roll pioneer Jerry Lee Lewis.

Drake's critically acclaimed album 'Take Care' was released in what year?

'Take Care,' Drake's second studio album, was released in November 2011 and won a Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.

In what year did Drake release the double album 'Scorpion'?

'Scorpion,' Drake's fifth studio album, was released in June 2018 and included hit singles like 'God's Plan' and 'In My Feelings'.

Drake's album 'Certified Lover Boy' was released in what year?

'Certified Lover Boy' was released in September 2021 and set a then-record for most U.S. top-ten songs from one album with nine tracks.

The album 'Honestly, Nevermind' was released by Drake in which year?

'Honestly, Nevermind' is Drake's seventh studio album, released in 2022, which leaned heavily into house music influences.

Drake released the album 'For All The Dogs' in what year?

'For All The Dogs,' Drake's eighth studio album, was released in 2023 and featured collaborations with several artists.

Which of Drake's mixtapes, released in 2009, was later repackaged as an EP after he signed with Young Money Entertainment?

'So Far Gone' was Drake's third mixtape, released in 2009, and its success led to a major label deal and an EP release.

The song 'Hotline Bling' is a prominent single from which Drake album?

'Hotline Bling,' a Grammy-winning track, was released as a lead single from Drake's 2016 album 'Views'.

Which producer is known for his atmospheric, downtempo style and extensive work on Drake's discography since 2008?

Noah '40' Shebib is a key collaborator and executive producer for Drake, co-creating his signature sound.

Drake's song 'One Dance' became his first number-one single on the US Billboard Hot 100 as a lead artist. From which album is it?

'One Dance,' featuring Wizkid and Kyla, was a massive global hit and appeared on Drake's 2016 album 'Views'.

What is the name of Drake's son?

Drake's son, with artist Sophie Brussaux, is named Adonis and was born in October 2017.

Drake's 2015 project, which he referred to as a 'playlist,' was titled:

Drake released 'More Life' in 2017, referring to it as a 'playlist' rather than a traditional album, showcasing a variety of sounds and features.

Drake's mixtape 'Comeback Season' notably featured which song that became his first music video aired on BET as an unsigned Canadian rapper?

'Replacement Girl,' featuring Trey Songz, from the 2007 mixtape 'Comeback Season,' was a significant early career milestone for Drake.

Which collaboration album did Drake release with Future in 2015?

'What a Time to Be Alive' is a collaborative mixtape by Drake and Future, released in September 2015.

Drake's 2020 mixtape, which served as a compilation of previously leaked or unreleased tracks, is titled:

'Dark Lane Demo Tapes' was released in May 2020 and featured songs that had surfaced online prior to its official release.

In what year did Drake receive his high school diploma, years after dropping out to pursue acting?

Drake announced in October 2012 that he had officially earned his high school diploma at age 25, calling it 'one of the greatest feelings in my entire life'.

Which of Drake's albums contains the hit song 'God's Plan'?

'God's Plan' was a massively successful single that appeared on Drake's 2018 double album 'Scorpion'.

Drake's clothing line, which shares its name with his record label, is known as:

Drake's lifestyle brand and record label are both known by the acronym OVO, which stands for October's Very Own.

Which Drake song famously popularized the acronym 'YOLO' (You Only Live Once)?

The song 'The Motto,' released in 2011, is widely credited with popularizing the phrase 'YOLO' in mainstream culture.

Drake's 2015 commercial mixtape that was released without prior announcement is titled:

'If You're Reading This It's Too Late' was a surprise release in February 2015, blurring the lines between a mixtape and an album.

Which of these artists was featured on Drake's 2016 hit single 'Work'?

Drake collaborated with Rihanna on her 2016 single 'Work,' which topped charts worldwide.

The music video for which Drake song featured a reunion of some of the cast members from 'Degrassi: The Next Generation'?

The music video for 'I'm Upset,' released in 2018, included a surprise reunion of several 'Degrassi' cast members.

Drake's song 'Started From The Bottom' is from which album?

'Started From The Bottom' was released as the lead single from Drake's third studio album, 'Nothing Was the Same,' in 2013.

Which of these is not a name Drake is commonly known by or has used?

'Slim Shady' is a well-known alter ego of rapper Eminem, not Drake.

The song 'In My Feelings' sparked a viral dance challenge. From which album is it?

'In My Feelings' was a major hit from Drake's 2018 album 'Scorpion' and led to the viral 'Kiki Challenge'.

Drake's track 'Hold On, We're Going Home' features which Canadian R&B duo?

'Hold On, We're Going Home,' a soulful hit from 'Nothing Was the Same,' features the OVO Sound duo Majid Jordan.

In 2019, Drake released a compilation album consisting of songs from 2010 to 2016 that were previously unavailable for commercial streaming or purchase. What was it called?

'Care Package,' released in August 2019, debuted at number one on the Billboard 200.

Which single from 'Thank Me Later' peaked at number five on the Billboard Hot 100?

'Find Your Love' became a bigger success than 'Over,' reaching number five on the Hot 100.

Drake's uncle, Larry Graham, is a legendary bassist known for his work with Sly and the Family Stone and later Prince. What technique did he pioneer?

Larry Graham is widely credited as the inventor of the slap bass technique.

The lead single from Drake's 'Take Care' album was:

'Headlines' was released on August 9, 2011, as the lead single for 'Take Care', reaching number thirteen on the Hot 100.

Drake has been named Artist of the Decade for the 2010s by which music publication?

Billboard named Drake the Artist of the Decade for the 2010s, recognizing his immense commercial success and chart dominance.

Which of these famous artists did Drake's grandmother reportedly babysit?

Drake has stated that his mother's side of the family is 'very musical' and that his grandmother babysat Aretha Franklin.

Drake's song 'Toosie Slide' features a dance challenge that went viral. It was released in which year?

'Toosie Slide' was released in April 2020 and became Drake's seventh song to debut at number one on the Billboard Hot 100.

Which producer, known for his work with Drake and other artists, also had a child acting career in Canadian TV shows like 'Goosebumps'?

Noah '40' Shebib, Drake's primary producer, was a child actor in Canada before pursuing music production.

Drake's 2013 album 'Nothing Was the Same' features a memorable album cover. Who designed it?

The iconic album cover for 'Nothing Was the Same,' featuring a younger and older Drake, was painted by artist Kadir Nelson.

Which of these songs by Drake features the lyric 'I got my eyes on you, You're everything that I see'?

The lyric is from 'Passionfruit,' a track from Drake's 2017 'More Life' playlist.

Drake's 2010 debut single from 'Thank Me Later' that peaked at number fourteen on the Billboard Hot 100 was:

'Over' was released on March 9, 2010, and received a Grammy nomination for Best Rap Solo Performance.

What is the title of the track where Drake raps 'Last name ever, first name greatest'?

This famous line comes from 'Forever,' a 2009 collaboration with Kanye West, Lil Wayne, and Eminem.

Drake's song 'Nice For What' samples a track from which iconic female artist?

'Nice For What,' from the album 'Scorpion,' samples 'Ex-Factor' by Lauryn Hill.

Which NBA team did Drake troll on Instagram during the 2016 Eastern Conference Finals while supporting the Raptors?

Drake engaged in some playful trolling of LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers during the 2016 playoffs.