Drake's net worth and the empire he has built will surprise you

Drake is one of the most popular names in the music industry today. The Canadian rapper produces hit after hit, every year. Thus expanding his name and empire as an artist, every single day.

The singer-songwriter has also dabbled in acting. The ‘Hotline Bling’ artist has produced several successful albums and songs and is an entrepreneur in various aspects of business. Needless to say, he has acquired a lot of wealth over the years. Here’s how much he’s worth as of 2022.

Drake’s wealth and empire

With seven studio albums, three compilation albums, four extended plays, seven mixtapes, and 139 singles, he has gained immense success over the years. As per Freshers Live, Drake’s totalnet worth is supposedly over $250 million. And his wealth is growing by the day.

Drake’s business ventures

The ‘God’s Plan’ singer has been involved in, and invested in various business ventures. In 2012, he started the OVO Sound record label as an entrepreneur. He has also been a brand ambassador for various brands. For example, he is a global ambassador for the NBA team Toronto Raptors.

He has invested in the bourbon whiskey brand Virginia Black. Drake also created his very own fragrance brand called Better World Fragrance House. To add to all this, he is popular for his Nike sub-label collaboration, which helped him earn a hefty sum.

Drake’s humble beginning

Recently, news about Drake’s first live performance was going viral. According to Rolling Stone, the rapper shared a post on Instagram, which contained an invoice from his first-ever gig.

In the concert that took place in 2006, Drake opened for Ice Cube and earned only $100 for the gig. He shared a picture of the invoice to encourage young musicians to keep going, without forgoing their dreams. The ‘One Dance’ singer has come a long way from earning $100 from his first gig to becoming a multi-millionaire in the span of 15 years.

Sources used:

- Rolling Stone: 'Drake's First Live Gig Was Probably an Opening Set for Ice Cube, and He Got Paid Just $100'

- Freshers Live: 'Drake Net Worth, Age, Height and More'

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