Celebrity Style: Drake
Drake
Being from Toronto myself, I haven’t seen as much hype about a Canadian hip-hop artist as there has been with Drake.
Having grown up in one of Toronto’s wealthier neighborhoods, Forest Hills, Drake initially became known for his role on the hit Canadian TV show Degrassi: The Next Generation.
His music career launched in 2006 when he released his first mixtape, Room for Improvement, on his website and MySpace.
In April 2007, the 22 year-old became the first unsigned Canadian rapper to have a music video featured on BET (for “Replacement Girl”, from his second mixtape titled Comeback Season).
It wasn’t until Lil Wayne noticed his talent that Drake’s career really took off full speed.
Lil Wayne and Drake
As the pair began to collaborate musically, Lil Wayne became known as the budding star’s mentor.
Fast forward a few years that included more mixtapes and collaborations with the likes of Jay-Z, Kanye West and more, Drake is finally due for his official debut album.
The L.A. Times recently reported this about his deal with Young Money:
“Under the unusually lucrative agreement with Aspire/Young Money/Cash Money Records distributed through Universal, Drake is getting a $2 million advance. He retains the publishing rights to his songs and cedes only around 25% of his music sales revenues to the label as a ‘distribution fee’, his managers said“.
The album, titled Thank Me Later, is due for a late 2009 release.
As Drake’s success continues, his fashion style will surely adapt and advance.
Brands are already wanting him to represent their gear, and with more wealth he may begin splurging on things he may have not been able to afford in the Degrassi days.
Drake for LRG
Drake seems to have a pretty classic urban style, showing much love to hoodies, baggy jeans, Nike sneakers and fitted hats worn backwards.
He refrains from rocking a lot of “bling” at this point, although of course that may change by the sounds of his recent record deal!
Up to this point, would you say that Drake knows how to dress or do you think he needs to step up his style game?
Loading ...Get his laid back look using pieces from DrJays.com and DJPremium.com:
Safety Pin Eyes New Era 5950 by Kid Robot
Hate Me Photoprint Lined Jacket by Nike
Full Zip Hoodie by Koman
Grass Roots One V-Neck Tee by LRG
Heavy Mental Classic 47 Fit Jean by LRG
Those purple and black “Jordans” are just atrocious. I guess his overall style is alright, but it’s nothing that hasn’t been seen before and nothing that I’m personally taking notice of. His music on the other hand definitely has my attention right now.
Drake is definitely that dude fasho, but i’ma sneakerhead and Drake rockin the fake Jays in that pic…. Lost plenty points with that 1
Drizzy Drake or Drake Drizzy will step it up later but for now he’s comfortable.His style seems to be effortless and fly all in one.
FAKE JAYS ON DRIZZY
i got no respect for this fool at all i mean he is just over-hyped miles past his level of talent.
BTW those retro V’s ain’t fake at all fellas seen them a while back and they where confirmed custom. somebody took the sole off the classic black and silver V’s cut out some purple suede to match with the original lines and curves. don;t know how this lame got hold of’em though.
BTW anybody want the red suede V’s from the pack in size 10 leave em a comment and we’ll go from there
He fresh but at the same time he is a lil corny…..But thats the norm these days, more rappers are corny in real life its just they have a marketable talent but it still a shame
This is a tough one.. I think real headz are thirsty for real hip-hop right now… so any non-gansta, country bunkin, Rap and Bullshit artist gets hyped. The Tribe called quest back pack era is over!!!! Everyone hoped Mos Def and Black star would bring it back but it didnt happen… So we just have to be satisfied wit the Kanye West, East, North, and Souths.
Hold up…… Theres more!!! How dope is that, Lil Wayne puts on at least an attempt at a real mc. I would of thought different personally. If anything Drake might be more of a prelude to what type of label owner Lil wayne can be. Good job cat. All in all the way Hip-hop is right now I welcome anybody who can at least rhyme over a beat and drop a metaphore. Lets face it, Nas and the Fugees aint the new school.
Well, his style wasn’t that bad at all. at least, he ain’t rockin’ them tight pants that most (upcoming) rappers wear these days. lol
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my dude thats like sayn big boy’s 8′s werent fake hahaha this square is a st8 lame how could u post this bout a dude thet cnt dress or rap nutn but a hypebeas
o plus the cat that can spit curren$y “the best out of N.O.” yea i said it.. nd wale,Tyga, Clipse r cool 2
He just looks comfortable, nuthin specail.
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Does ANYONE have ANY guesses as to what hat drake is wearing in the last picture? It’s an MLB hat but I don’t know which team it is! pleeease tell me if you know!! I’m desperate!
drake is so hot and im a big fan of lyne wyne too im fan with every rapper omg i wish i could see all rappers yaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa i love you dreke and ti too i love you both and i wish you guys could come right here bbut you cant your to far from california maybe your in maiami
i am draks biggest fan i lovvvvvee him soooo much he the best ever:)
drake’s thee bess;
desitee his fake j’s.
anyy niggaa wouldd wear them.
i’m seriouslyy likee his
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lovee yahh drakee<33
i love the way drake dresses
yo u guyz r haterz..ok DrAKE IS SEXY nd lookZ SEXY IN ANYTHING HE PUT ON..sooo dont b pressin mah boyfriend cousin like tht…THX
any idea where his coat is from in the 2nd pic?
I dont see how people can hate on someone whos doin they thing an gettin paid for it…drake has created a new era for music and has in a way shaped hip-hop into what he wants it to be. Collaborations…mixtapes…his new album….i mean hes got his future set and it doesnt seem like its going to come to an end soon. Hip-hop is what you make it…IF you can make it…and Drakes made it. As for his style….so what if he aint blinged out and rockin heavy chains…its ya boiz style…we all have one…Hes more kicked back urban then high flashy. V-neck-hoodie-slimfits and a nice pair of kicks is what makes him comfortable so be it…Cuz thats the sh*t I rock and it makes me feel comfortable. PEOPLE QUIT HATIN…NOT JUST ON DRAKE BUT FOR GOOD…BE YAELF AN MAKE THE BEST FOR YA SELF…STAY UP IM OUT
He ish SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO FREAKIN HOT !!
Music & style, everything damn his fine
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