Drake Net Worth | Wiki, Bio: Earnings, cars, House, relationship, songs, albums, youtube, Instagram

A Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur, Drake has the net worth which is estimated to be $140 million as per the report of 2019. He is best known in Canada for playing wheelchair-bound "Jimmy Brooks on Degrassi: The Next Generation" and for hit songs like "Take Care", "One Dance", and 'Hotline Bling". 

“People like to build their own story about my life. I don’t know if it makes them feel better, or if it makes it okay for them to not like me, but the last thing I grew up as was rich.” – Drake

Source of Building His Net Worth To $140 Million

Drake’s main source of building his net worth to $140 million was his singing and releasing his albums. He released his album “So Far Gone” in 2009 in which 639 thousand copies were sold from which his income was $650,000. In June 2010, his estimated earnings from the album “Thank Me Later” was $2.3 million of which 1.551 million copies were sold.

“I’m not confrontational, but if someone challenges, I’m not going to back down.” – Drake

Then in 2011, his estimated earning is $42 million from the live performance and ticket sales in Club Paradise Tour. Then in the same year in November, his another album “Take Care” was released from which he earned which is estimated to be around $3.5 million. In 2012, his earning was $20.5 million. Then in 2013, he released his another album “Nothing Was The Same” in which is estimated earnings was $2.5 million. Then his earning in 2014 and 2015 was $33 million and $39.5 million.

Cars and Houses Owned By Drake

Having the net worth of $140 million, he bought a house in Yolo Estate, Hidden Hills, Toronto worth $7.7 million which consists of Swimming Pool, Tennis Court, Jacuzzi, Sauna, Gym, Pool Table, Home Cinema, Gaming Room, Bar, Library, and Spa.

He has also bought another 4,351 square feet luxurious house in St. James, Barbados worth $4.45 million which consist of 5 bedrooms, 7 bathrooms, 1 Powder, and has a beautiful view of the ocean.

 

“When it comes to knowing what to say, to charm, I always had it.” – Drake

He has bought silver Chevrolet Malibu LS car worth $18,682.

He has also another luxury  Black Bugatti Veyron car worth $1.4 million.

He bought a white Bentley Continental Supersports Convertible car worth $286,695.

He has bought another white Bentley Continental GTC V8 car worth $193,300.

He has bought another white Bentley Mulsanne car worth $269,000.

He has bought another white Rolls Royce Phantom car worth $398,970.

List of Awards from Drake’s career so far:

• BET Hip-Hop Awards – Rookie of the Year (2009)

• BET Hip-Hop Awards – MVP of the Year (2010)

• Juno Awards – New Artist of the Year (2010)

• Songwriter’s Hall of Fame – Hal David Starlight Award (2011)

• BET Awards – Best Male Hip-Hop Artist (2010, 2012, 2014, 2016)

• Grammy Awards – Best Rap Album (Take Care, 2013)

• American Music Awards – Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Artist (2016)

• American Music Awards – Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Album (Views, 2016)

• MOBO Awards – Best International Act (2016)

• BRIT Awards – International Male Solo Artist (2017)

“There will be days when I walk in an arena and people will cheer and then there might be days when I walk in an arena and people might boo, but it all sounds the same to me because it’s all just noise that lets me know that I’m relevant.” – Drake 

Drake Early Life and Personal Life

Drake was born on October 24, 1986, in Toronto, Ontario. His father’s name is Dennis Graham who worked as a drummer performing alongside country musician Jerry Lee Lewis. His mother’s name is Sandi Graham who works as an English teacher and florist. He attended a Jewish day school and had a Bar Mitzvah ceremony.

“A relationship can give you a gut-wrenching feeling sometimes. It’s a real emotional ride.” – Drake

His parents divorced when he was five years old. Then he and his mother stayed in Toronto while his father returned to Memphis. Then later in 2000, he moved to Forest Hill where he attended Forest Hill Collegiate Institute. There he demonstrated an affinity for the arts, first acting while an active student at the school. He later attended Vaughan Road Academy but he dropped out of school. Then later he graduated in October 2012. And in the same year, he reported that he worked with 2 Chainz to release his third album.

“Sometimes it’s the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination.” – Drake

It is reported that Drake has been romantically linked with a number of women from the entertainment industry. He is mostly known for the on and off relationship with the Barbadian singer Rihanna. They first met in 2005 and later they became close and started to work together for a number of times. They broke up after Rihanna rekindled her relationship with Chris Brown. Later in June 2012, he got involved in a fight with Chris Brown in which Brown blamed him on social media and released a song criticizing him.

In 2012, a girl named Ericka Lee revealed herself to be the ex-girlfriend of Drake and claimed that he used her voice in the song “Marvins Room”. Later he started dating singer Jennifer Lopez, in late 2016. They even posted pictures on their respective social media accounts and however, it has been reported that his attempts at getting Rihana back have affected his relationship with Lopez. 

“Patience is key for getting over a breakup. That, and trailing off your interaction after the breakup.” – Drake