Winter (Dog)
Winter is an XL American Bully that Drake was gifted for Christmas 2016. This snowy cutie came from the famous American Bully breeder MVP Bullies in Atlanta, Georgia. Their puppies range in the $1,000s, with them regularly selling for $4-6,000. Drake’s little girl is rumored to have cost upwards of $20,000.
Diamond (Dog)
Drake got Diamond as a puppy in February 2016. Diamond is an Akita, which is large breed of dog that come from the northern mountain regions of Japan. They look similar to the shiba inu, but grow to be much bigger and were used as hunting dogs in the past. To fit into their natural colder climate, they have a short-double-coat similar to Siberian huskies. Diamond also appeared with Drake in the digital booklet for his 2016 album Views.
Crodie (Cat)
Drake has a Bengal cat named Crodie. “Crodie” or “Cro” is Toronto slang for a ride-or-die friend, which comes from a variation of “bro,” used by the Crips gang. When Drake first posted his cat to Instagram, he referred to her as “Cyatty,” which is a Toronto-Jamaican slang term for a “loud and obnoxious female.”
Reuben (Dog)
Before Diamond, Drake had an Akita named Reuben that he got in 2012. “Reuben” is Hebrew slang for “behold, a son” and is also the name of a delicious grilled sandwich made of corned beef, Swiss cheese, sauerkraut, Russian dressing, and rye bread. in 2016, Drake was extremely busy with his Summer Sixteen Tour with Future, and he just didn’t have time to care for him properly. So Drake left Reuben under the care of Cheri Wulff, a professional dog trainer who previously trained Reuben. Due to Drake’s crazy schedule, Drake agreed it was best for Reuben to stay with his trainer Wulff. Wulff was also a master trainer at Cesar Milan’s “Training Cesar’s Way,” which Reuben also attended.
Drake
Birthday
October 24, 1986 (38)
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Aubrey Drake Graham, better known as Drake, is a Canadian rapper and actor. Drake’s journey into the limelight began with his acting career, notably his portrayal of Jimmy Brooks, a wheelchair-bound former basketball player, in the Canadian teen drama series Degrassi: The Next Generation. His acting career also included roles in television series like ‘Soul Food’, ‘Being Erica’, and ‘Sophie’, along with voice acting in the film Ice Age: Continental Drift.
Drake embarked on his musical career with the release of his debut mixtape, Room for Improvement, in 2006. This was followed by Comeback Season in 2007, which featured the single “Replacement Girl,” earning Drake significant recognition. His big break came with the 2009 mixtape So Far Gone, which included hits like “Best I Ever Had” and “Successful”.
Drake’s first studio album, Thank Me Later, released in 2010, was a critical and commercial success, debuting at No. 1 on the US Billboard 200 chart. His subsequent albums, such as Take Care (2011), Nothing Was the Same (2013), Views (2016), Scorpion (2018), Certified Lover Boy (2021), and For All the Dogs (2023), have consistently topped charts, with Views particularly notable for its 13-week stint atop the Billboard 200. His exploration of genres like dancehall in Views and his hits like “Hotline Bling” and “One Dance” have been influential in popularizing these sounds in contemporary pop music.
Drake’s career is also notable for his extensive collaborations with other artists. He has worked with a diverse range of musicians, including Lil Wayne, Rihanna, Trey Songz, Nicki Minaj, Kanye West, Future, and Jay Z, among others. His accolades include four Grammy Awards from numerous nominations, with his album Take Care being named ‘Best Rap Album’ in 2013. Beyond the Grammys, Drake has received various awards and distinctions, reflecting his substantial impact on music and culture.
