Aubrey Drake Graham, known mononymously as Drake, is a Canadian rapper, singer, and actor who has left an indelible mark on the global music scene. Born on October 24, 1986, in Toronto, Ontario, Drake's journey into music began at a young age.

Drake was born to Dennis Graham, a drummer for legendary musician Jerry Lee Lewis, and Sandi Graham, an English teacher and florist. His parents divorced when he was five, and he was raised by his mother in Toronto.

His unique racial and religious background, being born to an African-American Catholic father and a white Canadian Jewish mother, has influenced his music.

His career took off when he starred as Jimmy Brooks in the CTV teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation (2001–2008). He began his recording career in 2006 with the release of his debut mixtape, Room for Improvement. He followed up with the mixtapes Comeback Season (2007) and So Far Gone (2009) before signing with Young Money Entertainment.

Drake's first three albums, Thank Me Later (2010), Take Care (2011), and Nothing Was the Same (2013), were each met with commercial success.

His fourth album, Views (2016), peaked the Billboard 200 for 13 non-consecutive weeks and spawned the singles "Hotline Bling" and his first US number one as a lead artist, "One Dance". His latest albums, Scorpion (2018), and Certified Lover Boy (2021), continued to top the charts in most major markets.

His discography is filled with chart-topping hits, including "Hotline Bling", "One Dance", "God's Plan", "In My Feelings", and "Nice for What". His songs are known for their heartfelt lyrics and catchy melodies, often drawing from his personal experiences.

Over the years, Drake has been nominated for over 300 awards and has won 185, including seven Brit Awards, four Grammy Awards, and eight Billboard Music Awards. His achievements are a testament to his talent and dedication to his craft.