Drake - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | October 24, 1986 |
|---|---|
| Age | 38 |
| Birthplace | Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
| Chinese Zodiac | Tiger |
| Generation | Millennial Generation |
| Known For | Drake is best known for his multi-platinum albums, including 'Take Care,' 'Nothing Was the Same,' and 'Scorpion.' He is recognized for blending hip hop, R&B, and pop music, and is celebrated for hits such as 'Hotline Bling,' 'God's Plan,' and 'In My Feelings.' |
Intro
Drake is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, and actor, widely regarded as one of the most influential figures in contemporary music. He first gained recognition as an actor on the teen drama series 'Degrassi: The Next Generation' before transitioning to music, where he achieved global stardom with numerous chart-topping albums and singles.
Early Life & Background
Drake was born Aubrey Drake Graham on October 24, 1986, in Toronto. He is the son of drummer Dennis Graham and educator Sandi Graham. His parents divorced when he was five, and he was raised primarily by his mother in Toronto's Forest Hill neighborhood. Drake attended Forest Hill Collegiate Institute and Vaughan Road Academy.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Jimmy Brooks on 'Degrassi: The Next Generation' (2001–2009)
- Released breakthrough mixtape 'So Far Gone' in 2009
- Debut studio album 'Thank Me Later' (2010), debuting at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200
- Multiple Grammy Awards, including Best Rap Album for 'Take Care' (2013)
- Holds multiple Billboard chart records, including most top 10 hits on the Billboard Hot 100 among solo artists
Trivia
- Drake founded the OVO (October's Very Own) record label and annual OVO Fest.
- He is the first artist to surpass 50 billion streams on Spotify.
- Drake is also a noted Toronto Raptors fan and global ambassador for the NBA team.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Drake?
Drake is 38 years old.
When was Drake born?
Drake was born the 24 October 1986.
Where is Drake from?
Toronto, Ontario, Canada.
On His Birth-Day
About October 24th, 1986, in brief:
- Historical events: Nezar Hindawi was sentenced to 45 years in prison by a British court for attempting to bomb an El Al flight at Heathrow Airport. The sentence was the longest ever handed down by a British court at the time. Following the verdict, the United Kingdom severed diplomatic relations with Syria, alleging Syrian officials had assisted Hindawi in the terrorist plot.
- Day of the week: October 24th, 1986 was a Friday
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio (in western zodiac), Tiger (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: Waning gibbous
- #1 US song: True Colors by Cyndi Lauper
- #1 UK song: True Blue by Madonna
- Popular movie: Nobody's Fool directed by Evelyn Purcell
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