Inspiring Drake Quotes: Wisdom on success, love, and perseverance. From life lessons to self-discovery, find motivation in Drake's iconic words

Drake, born Aubrey Drake Graham on October 24, 1986, is a Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter, actor, and entrepreneur. He first gained recognition for his role as Jimmy Brooks on the television series "Degrassi: The Next Generation" in the early 2000s. However, it was his foray into music that catapulted him to global stardom.

Drake's music career began with the release of his debut mixtape, "Room for Improvement," in 2006, followed by the critically acclaimed "Comeback Season" in 2007. He gained further attention with his third mixtape, "So Far Gone," in 2009, which featured the hit single "Best I Ever Had" and earned him his first Grammy Award nomination.

In 2010, Drake released his debut studio album, "Thank Me Later," which debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart. Since then, he has released several successful albums, including "Take Care" (2011), "Nothing Was the Same" (2013), "Views" (2016), "Scorpion" (2018), and "Certified Lover Boy" (2021).

Known for his introspective lyrics, melodic flow, and versatile musical style blending hip hop, R&B, and pop influences, Drake has become one of the best-selling music artists of all time. He holds numerous records, including the most charted songs (over 200) on the Billboard Hot 100 and the most number-one singles on the Hot Rap Songs chart.

Beyond music, Drake has ventured into entrepreneurship, with investments in various industries, including fashion, technology, and sports. He launched the OVO (October's Very Own) brand, which encompasses a record label, clothing line, and annual music festival.

Drake's impact on popular culture extends beyond his music, as he is widely regarded as one of the most influential and successful artists of his generation. With his ability to seamlessly navigate between genres and consistently deliver chart-topping hits, Drake continues to shape the landscape of contemporary music.

Drake Quotes

35 quotes from Drake:

1. "Everybody has an addiction, mine happens to be success."

2. "Jealousy is just love and hate at the same time."

3. "I was born to make mistakes, not to fake perfection."

4. "I'm trying to do better than good enough."

5. "Life can always change, you have to adjust."

6. "Count your blessings, not problems."

7. "They ain't make me what I am, they just found me like this."

8. "I'm not confrontational, but if someone challenges me, I'm not going to back down."

9. "Haters will broadcast your failures, but whisper your success."

10. "Live without pretending, love without depending, listen without defending, speak without offending."

11. "Strength isn't always shown in what you can hold on to, sometimes it's shown in what you can let go of."

12. "Patience is key for getting over a breakup. That, and trailing off your interaction after the breakup."

13. "When all is said and done, more is always said than done."

14. "Tables turn, bridges burn, you live and learn."

15. "Life is like a confused teacher...first she gives the test, then teaches the lesson."

16. "Before you give up, think of the reason you held on so long."

17. "When writing the story of your life, don't let anyone else hold the pen."

18. "Judge me, and you'll have no time left to love me."

19. "Smile and let everyone know that today, you're a lot stronger than you were yesterday."

20. "Sometimes it's the journey that teaches you a lot about your destination."

21. "The good ones go, if you wait too long."

22. "I'm not perfect, but I'm always myself."

23. "Know life is just a game in which the cards are facing down."

24. "Never let success get to your head and never let failure get to your heart."

25. "My life is mine to remember."

26. "There's no feeling like being free."

27. "I'm mischievous, but I'm calculated."

28. "My only regret was too young for Lisa Bonet. My only regret was too young for Nia Long."

29. "The moment I stop having fun with it, I'll be done with it."

30. "I’m not a one-hit wonder, they know all my stuff."

31. "Always felt like my vision been bigger than the bigger picture."

32. "The game ain't always fair and that's the thing though. You can play your heart out, everybody don't get a ring though."

33. "Fame is not the glory. Virtue is the goal, and fame only a messenger, to bring more to the fold."

34. "It's funny when you coming in first but you hope that you're last, you just hope that it last."

35.  "It's never too late to realize what you want in your life and it's never wrong to fight for it."

Drake Quotes