Drake Net Worth in 2025:

Who is Drake?

Drake is a Canadian-born rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and producer with a net worth of $250 million. He first gained fame as an actor on the teen drama Degrassi: The Next Generation before transitioning into music in 2006. His breakthrough came with the 2009 mixtape So Far Gone, featuring the hit single Best I Ever Had.

Signing with Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment, Drake released his debut album Thank Me Later (2010), which debuted at number one on the charts. Subsequent albums like Take Care (2011), Nothing Was the Same (2013), and Views (2016) cemented his status as a global superstar.

Career Highlights

• Known for blending rap, R&B, and pop elements, Drake has broken multiple Billboard records and dominated streaming platforms.
• His influence extends beyond music into fashion, business, and culture.
• Major projects include More Life (2017), Scorpion (2018), Certified Lover Boy (2021), and numerous collaborations.
• One of the highest-paid entertainers, earning over $430 million before taxes in his career.

Universal Music Group Contract

In May 2022, Universal Music Group confirmed signing Drake to a long-term worldwide partnership. This deal covered recorded music, publishing, film, TV, and brand ventures. Reports suggest Drake received an upfront payment of $360–$400 million. Before signing, his music catalog alone was generating $50 million annually.

Early Life

Full Name: Aubrey Drake Graham
Born: October 24, 1986, Toronto, Canada

Drake’s father, Dennis Graham, was a drummer for Jerry Lee Lewis, while his mother, Sandra, worked as an English teacher and florist. Raised in Toronto, Drake attended a Jewish day school and had a Bar Mitzvah celebration.

His parents divorced when he was five, and his father later moved to Memphis. Drake stayed with his mother in Toronto, experiencing financial struggles. He attended Forest Hill Collegiate Institute, where he developed a passion for acting and singing, later attending Vaughan Road Academy. Facing bullying, he eventually dropped out but graduated in 2012.

Degrassi: The Next Generation

At 15, a friend’s father helped Drake land a role in Degrassi: The Next Generation, playing Jimmy Brooks, a basketball star turned paraplegic. He was part of the cast for seasons 1-7, earning $50,000 per year—his family’s sole income during his mother’s illness.

Music Career

Inspired by Jay-Z, Drake released his first mixtape Room for Improvement in 2006, selling 6,000 copies. His 2007 mixtape Comeback Season featured Replacement Girl, making him the first unsigned Canadian rapper on BET.

In 2009, his mixtape So Far Gone catapulted him to fame, leading to a bidding war before he signed with Young Money Entertainment on June 29, 2009.

Albums & Achievements

• 2010: Thank Me Later – #1 on Billboard, Platinum-certified.
• 2011: Take Care – 6× Platinum, Grammy Award-winning.
• 2013: Nothing Was the Same – 4× Platinum.
• 2016: Views – 6× Platinum, led by hit single One Dance.
• Drake has worked with Kanye West, Eminem, Jay-Z, Travis Scott, and many others, winning over 180 awards, including four Grammys.

Record Sales & Earnings

• Digital Singles Sold: 163 million+ (most in history)
• Album Sales: 26 million+ (third best-selling Canadian artist after Shania Twain & Celine Dion)
• Concert Earnings: $1 million per show

Earnings by Year

Real Estate

YOLO Estate (Hidden Hills, CA)

• 12,000 sq ft mansion + 2,000 sq ft party house
• Equestrian stables, 25-seat theater, basketball court, volleyball court, one of SoCal’s largest private pools
• Purchased in 2012 for $7.7M, sold in 2022 for $22.7M

Toronto Mansion

• Built a 50,000 sq ft home in The Bridle Path for $6.7M
• Features a 10-car garage, NBA-sized court, gym, and awards room

Beverly Hills Mansion

• Bought from Robbie Williams in 2022 for $75M
• Listed for sale in 2023 for $88M
• Offered for rent in 2025 at $250K/month

Texas Ranch

• Bought 313-acre Dos Brisas Ranch for $15M in 2023

Private Jet – Air Drake

In 2019, Drake acquired a Boeing 767 private jet, valued between $75–$100 million.

Business Ventures

• Endorsements: Nike, Apple Music ($19M exclusivity deal), Sprite, Burger King, Whataburger
• OVO Sound Label: Signed artists like PartyNextDoor, Majid Jordan
• Toronto Raptors: Global ambassador, hosts annual “Drake Night”
• Virginia Black Whiskey: Launched in 2016, sold 30K+ bottles in first year

Concert Tours & Residencies

• 2016 Summer Sixteen Tour – $84.3M (highest-grossing hip-hop tour then)
• 2018 Migos Tour – $80M+ in earnings
• OVO Fest in Toronto – sells out instantly
• Las Vegas Residency – Earns $500K per nightclub appearance, $2M per concert

Personal Life

• Relationships: On-off relationship with Rihanna (2009–2016)
• Fatherhood: In October 2017, French model Sophie Brussaux gave birth to his son, Adonis, confirmed by Drake in 2018.

Drake’s continued success in music, business, and real estate makes him one of the wealthiest and most influential figures in entertainment today.