Aubrey Drake Graham was born on October 24, 1986, in Toronto, Ontario. His father, Dennis Graham, is an African-American drummer from Memphis, Tennessee, … See more

Drake's lyrical subject matter, which often revolves around relationships, have had widespread use on social media through photo captions to … See more

A prominent figure in pop culture, Drake is often praised one of the most influential figures in hip hop; particularly his use of singing over hip hop … See more

Legal issues
In 2012, singer Ericka Lee filed a lawsuit against Drake for the usage of her voice on "Marvins Room". Claiming to have provided the female … See more

2001–2009: Career beginnings
At 15, Drake was introduced to a high school friend's father, an acting agent. He found Drake a role … See more

Influences
Drake has cited several hip hop artists as influencing his rapping style, including Kanye West, Jay-Z, MF Doom, and Lil Wayne, while also attributing various R&B artists as influential to the incorporation of the genre into his … See more

Drake is the highest-certified digital singles artist ever in the United States, having moved 142 million units based on combined sales and … See more