Toronto-born rap star Drake has emerged as one of the most popular and controversial rappers in recent times. After signing a deal with Lil Wayne’s Young Money label, his music career took off and it hasn’t stopped! While it might seem like Drake is always in the spotlight, there are many intimate facts that might make you think again about him. Here are 15 fascinating and widely unknown facts about his life:
He Faced Antisemitism For Being ‘The Only Black Jew’
Drake has a unique religious and racial background. Drake’s father is an African American Catholic from Memphis, while his mother is Jewish Canadian. Drake said he faced antisemitism during his childhood and teenage years for being the only “Black Jew.” He attended Vaughan Road Academy in Toronto and described the school as “not by any means the easiest school to go to. [It’s tough].” He stated he was constantly bullied and actually temporarily dropped out of the school because of it. He did end up graduating in October of 2012.
He Faced Antisemitism For Being The Only Black Jew
His Father Introduced Him To Rap…From Jail
Drake accredits his father for introducing him to rap music. According to Drake, his father shared a cell phone with another rapper named Poverty while he was in jail. The two reportedly swapped lyrics over the phone.
His Father Introduced Him To Rap…From Jail
