Over the course of his career, Drake has been incredibly commercially successful with high album sales, billions of streams, and many awards under his belt. Getting his start in Toronto acting on the show Degrassi, it’s only been up from there as he has become one of the most notable names in hip-hop.

An artist as accomplished as Drake has many impressive statistics and facts about him that you might not even know. We’ve compiled a list of the best facts about Drake so you can learn more about him. Plus, you can register your interest with Seat Unique to be notified when a Drake tour is announced!

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Top 6 Drake Impressive Facts & Stats

Highest-certified digital singles artist in the US

Drake has a staggering 244 million digital singles sold, making him the highest-certified in the US. This incredible achievement is down to how his music is appealing to both commercial and niche audiences, with catchy hooks and memorable beats. 

It is also notable that he is the highest-certified artist in the US, however he is from Canada. Other artists on the list include Rihanna, Eminem, Beyoncé, and Kanye West.

First artist to reach 50 billion streams on Spotify

In September 2022, Drake became the first artist on Spotify to reach the gargantuan number of 50 billion streams on the platform. The achievement doesn’t come as a surprise, his song ‘One Dance’ was the most-streamed song on the platform at the time, with ‘God’s Plan’ not far behind.

Most Billboard charted songs of any artist

Drake has achieved 358 songs that have entered the Billboard charts, a remarkable statistic that exemplifies his consistent and dominant presence in the music industry. Drake's dominance on the charts includes numerous singles reaching the top positions, with 11 number one hits on the Hot 100.

Starred in Canadian teen drama Degrassi

Drake began his career on the TV show Degrassi: The Next Generation, in which Drake played the character of Jimmy Brooks. Drake appeared on the show until 2009, leaving to focus on his music career. While his music success eventually overshadowed his acting, Degrassi remains a key part of his early career, with many fans still remembering him as the charming yet troubled Jimmy Brooks.

Most-streamed artist of the 2010s

It makes total sense that Drake was the most-streamed artist of the 2010s, as his chart-topping hits were inescapable during the decade. With four massive albums Take Care, Nothing Was the Same, Views, and Scorpions, he achieved virality with hits like ‘One Dance,’  ‘In My Feelings’ and ‘Hotline Bling.’

Viral memes and challenges

Drake’s influence extends beyond music, with several of his songs inspiring viral memes and dance challenges. One of the most famous examples is the ‘In My Feelings’ challenge in 2018, where fans across the world filmed themselves jumping out of moving cars to dance to the song. The challenge went viral, with even celebrities like Will Smith joining in.

Additionally, Drake’s ‘Hotline Bling’ video sparked the ‘Hotline Bling’ challenge, where people mimicked his iconic dance moves. These moments not only enhanced his social media presence but also cemented his role in shaping internet culture.

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