Biography
Drake (Aubrey Graham) — rapper with roots in the Russian Empire
Drake (born Aubrey Drake Graham) is a Canadian rapper, singer and actor who first became known through Degrassi: The Next Generation. He has sold over 170 million units, with albums including Take Care, Nothing Was the Same and Certified Lover Boy.
Russian Connection
Tracing the roots —
His mother, Sandra "Sandi" Graham (née Sher), is a Canadian Ashkenazi Jew; his maternal grandfather was Reuben Sher. He attended a Jewish day school and became a bar mitzvah. No country of origin for his mother's family is documented.
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Sandra "Sandi" Graham (née Sher)
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Key Achievements
A career defined by ambition
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Over 170 million units sold; Spotify's most-streamed artist of the 2010s
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Most charted songs on the Billboard Hot 100 of any artist (402)
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5 Grammy Awards
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God's Plan (2018) — 11 weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100
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Founded the OVO Sound record label
"I'm not confrontational, but if someone challenges me, I'm not going to back down."
Drake (Aubrey Graham)
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