Need to know the story behind Aubrey Drake Graham? Lucky you. LiveXLive has relaunched our Drake: DNA station, on which you will hear his biggest and best songs, along with deep cuts, tracks from his collaborators and influences, and the stories behind all of it. Here’s a smattering of Drake fun facts that you can use to amaze your friends:
- After hearing Drake’s song “Replacement Girl,” Lil Wayne called him up, asked him to fly to Houston and join the Carter III Tour. Boom. A star was born. A few years later, Drake tattooed Wayne on his left tricep.
-Drake holds the record for most simultaneous songs on the Billboard Hot 100 with 20.
-Among others, Drake has written songs for Alicia Keys, Jamie Foxx, and Rita Ora.
-Among his biggest influence, Drake ranks Lil Wayne, Jay Z, Usher, and Aaliyah.
-Among his biggest feuds, Drake has had beef with Meek Mill, Ghostface Killah, Pusha T, Kanye, DMX, The Weekend, Common, Ludacris, and Chris Brown.
-“Drake Day” it's celebrated on June 10th in Houston. The mayor made it a thing.