Drake
Date of birth: 1986-10-24
Place of birth: Toronto, Canada
Known for: Acting
Also known as: Aubrey Graham, Drizzy, Champagne Papi, Aubrey Drake Graham
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.
Movie Credits
The Spark
2010-02-11
Drake struggles to find inspiration recording his hit song “Forever”.
Charlie Bartlett
2008-02-22
Awkward teenager Charlie Bartlett has trouble fitting in at a new high school. Charlie needs some fr
Adele One Night Only
2021-11-14
A primetime special with performances from the superstar including Adele’s first new material in six
Kanye with Special Guest Drake: Free Larry Hoover Benefit Concert
2021-12-09
Watch music and cultural icon, Kanye, in his first headlining show in five years, with special guest
Travis Scott: Live at the Mountain
2021-11-05
Live from Astroworld Festival on November 5th 2021.
The French Montana Story: For Khadija
2023-06-16
Chronicles the unlikely rise of Moroccan born, diamond-selling recording artist, French Montana as h
Jay and Silent Bob Do Degrassi
2005-02-05
Snoogans! What are Jay and Silent Bob doing in Canada? Rewind….what are they doing at DEGRASSI! One
Untrapped: The Story of Lil Baby
2022-06-11
Through years of never-before-seen footage, director Karam Gill follows Lil Baby’s transformational
Post Malone: Runaway
2022-08-12
In September 2019, Post Malone’s Runaway Tour marked a pivotal moment in the evolution of his career
Young Jeezy: A Hustlerz Ambition
2011-12-18
Narrated by Samuel L. Jackson the movie takes viewers behind the scenes with Young Jeezy while he to
Nicki Minaj: Pink Planet
2013-01-01
An in-depth look at the personal life of rapper and singer Nicki Minaj, whose fast-paced rap style a
30 Days in May
2013-04-02
Chronicles the days between Mayweather's May 5, 2012 victory over Puerto Rican superstar Miguel Cott
Think Like a Man Too
2014-06-20
All the couples are back for a wedding in Las Vegas, but plans for a romantic weekend go awry when t
Degrassi Spring Break Movie
2008-04-04
Teen Drama....
The Carter
2009-01-15
An in-depth look at the artist Dwayne "Lil Wayne" Carter Jr, proclaimed by many as the "greatest rap
Black Note
2023-01-14
Figures and musicians connected by black culture across the City of Manchester catalogue their histo
Ice Age: Continental Drift
2012-06-27
Manny, Diego, and Sid embark upon another adventure after their continent is set adrift. Using an ic
J. Cole Forest Hills Drive: Homecoming
2016-01-09
Part concert film, part backstage pass, the special tells his compelling life story through Cole’s o
Playtime Is Over
2011-10-31
How did the disagreement get to this point? So together we will tell the story of Lil' Kim & Nicki M
Jungle
2015-02-12
A personal short film by rapper/songwriter Drake.
The Wonder Year
2011-11-18
A year in the life of CEO, NAACP ambassador, Duke University professor, husband, father, son and Gra
Please Forgive Me
2016-09-26
The second short film by Canadian R&B/hip-hop artist Drake, based on his commercially successful alb
David Blaine: Beyond Magic
2016-11-16
In his most revealing performance yet, the one-hour special features an exploration into Blaine’s tr
The Carter Effect
2017-09-09
In his latest documentary, Sean Menard gives viewers an unprecedented look at Vince Carter: the six-
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
2013-12-18
With the 70s behind him, San Diego's top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy, returns to take New York's fir
Drake: Rewriting the Rules
2019-01-15
Discover the untold story of how Drake rewrote the rules and rose from a child actor to become a cul
BEYONCÉ
2014-06-13
Developed as a "visual album", Beyoncé's songs are accompanied by non-linear short films that illust
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
2020-04-26
Join iconic Canadian artists, activists, actors, and athletes as they share their stories of hope an
Conviction
2002-09-29
The story of Carl Upchurch who experiences jail as a young adult. While in prison, a compassionate t
Breakaway
2011-09-30
A hockey enthusiast since 12 years of age, Toronto-based Rajvinder Singh, even went to the extent of
Grimey
2012-11-13
Grimey is an inner city, coming of age short film that follows the titular character and his young c
Drake: Live From Radio City Music Hall
2010-11-24
Drake delivers his hip-hop & R&B sound in a performance at New York City's Radio City Music Hall - i
The Game: The Documentary 2
2015-11-01
10 years after releasing his debut album The Documentary, Compton rapper, The Game, recently release
Bluegrass Kingdom: The Gospel of Kentucky Basketball
The fabled past of this iconic college basketball powerhouse is examined and reflected upon by some
The Re-Up
2012-11-19
A backstage and on-stage look at Nicki Minaj's career during the Pink Friday Tour, festivals, and mo
Mookie's Law
2008-08-23
Short film directed by Al Mukadam.
Drake: Better Than Good Enough
2010-06-23
Drake: Better Than Good Enough gives fans a rare glimpse into the life of a rising hip-hop star as h
Trainwreck: The Astroworld Tragedy
2025-06-09
Featuring exclusive interviews with survivors, paramedics and festival staff, this documentary exami
Us & Them
Two college roommates travel around the city doing day-to-day activities while preparing for an audi
Degrassi: Whatever It Takes
2025-09-13
Creators, superfans, and stars including Aubrey Drake Graham delve deep into all things Degrassi in
In Whose Name?
2025-09-19
Over six years, 18-year-old Nico Ballesteros captured an unfiltered portrait of Ye, formerly known a
$$$ Film
2025-10-07