Aubrey Drake Graham, commonly known by a stage name of Drake, is a famous American actor, rap artist, as well as a songwriter. Drake first rose to prominence in 2001, when he starred as Jimmy Brooks in the popular teen drama series called “Degrassi: The Next Generation”. Created by Linda Schyuler and Yan Moore, “Degrassi” managed to attract large viewership, as well as maintain favorable reviews from the critics. The success of the “Degrassi” series is reflected in numerous awards, such as seven Young Artist Awards, 28 Gemini Awards, two Canadian Screenwriting Awards among many others. The show also played a huge role in creating an authentic Canadian identity in the popular media, as well as placing characters in realistic and relatable situations. In “Degrassi”, Drake starred alongside Miriam McDonald, Melissa McIntyre, Cassie Steele, and Nina Dobrev to name a few.
Drake Net Worth $100 Million
Aside from being an actor, Drake rose to fame as a rap artist as well. He released his debut extended play entitled “So Far Gone” in 2009 to positive commercial and critical success. Featuring guest appearances from Lil Wayne, Trey Songz, Bun B and others, “So Far Gone” managed to sell more than 500,000 copies, and produced such singles as “Successful”, “I’m Goin’ In”, and “Best I Ever Had”. As a member of “Young Money Entertainment”, Drake released his first studio album in 2010 under the name of “Thank Me Later”, which exceeded the success of his EP with 1.5 million copies sold worldwide and a Platinum certification from the RIAA.
A well-known rapper, how rich is Drake? Sources state that in 2012 Drake’s annual income amounted to $20.5 million, while in 2013 Drake’s yearly income reached $10.5 million. In regards to his overall wealth, it is estimated that Drake’s net worth amounts to $100 million.
Drake was born in 1986, in Toronto, Ontario, where he studied at a Jewish high school. Drake later enrolled in the Forest Hill Collegiate Institute, and continued his studies at the Vaughan Road Academy. Even though Drake left the academy, he returned to graduate from it in 2012. While still in high school, Drake received an opportunity to star in “Degrassi: The Next Generation” series, which he immediately accepted. Drake’s rapping career started several years later, when he released his first mixtape entitled “Room for Improvement”. At the beginning of his career, Drake focused heavily on releasing mixtapes, which eventually caught the attention of fellow rapper Lil Wayne. After the success of his first and second studio albums, Drake had an opportunity to work with such well-known artists as Jay-Z, Rihanna, Kanye West, Nicki Minaj, Alicia Keys and many others. Drake’s most recent studio work is his third album called “Nothing Was the Same”, which came out in 2013. The album spawned seven singles, including “Worst Behavior”, “Pound Cake”, “Too Much” and “Started from the Bottom”. Up to date, the album has sold more than 1.6 million copies in the United States alone.
A well-known rapper, Drake has an estimated net worth of $100 million.