65+ Drake Quotes

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Mar 15, 2023 By Kripal Thapa
Originally Published on Feb 27, 2023
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Drake at the Grammy Awards 2013

Drake was born Aubrey Drake Graham.

He was born on October 24, 1986, in Toronto, Canada. His parents were Dennis Graham, a musician, and Sandi Graham, a teacher, and florist.

His debut mixtape, 'Room For Improvement', was released in 2006 and sold about 6,000 copies. In 2007, the second mixtape, 'Comeback Season', was made available.

The mixtape featured Treyz on the song 'Replacement Girl', which put him in front of well-known hip-hop artists like Jayz and Lil Wayne. He didn't become famous until his third mixtape, 'So Far Gone', was released in 2009.

He considers Kanye West and Aliyah as his musical inspiration while growing up in Toronto. He credits his father for introducing him to rap music, as his father sent rap lyrics to Drake for him to read.

Drake is one of the most revered artists in the rap industry and music business. Read below to find some Drake quotes.

Best Drake Quotes

Drake is one of the most revered artists in the hip-hop industry. Here are some of the best Drake quotes to take inspiration and motivation for success in life.

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

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

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

"Count your blessings, not problems."

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

"I'm always going to work like I have something to prove."

"I'm actually a very honest person, and sometimes I end up like, 'Man, I said too much.' It's hard for me not to tell the truth when you ask me."

"People will wish you all the success in the world and then hate you when you get it."

"Tables turn, bridges burn, you live and learn." - 'Pound Cake', 2013

"A goal is just a dream with a deadline."

"I'm more than just a number, I doubt you'll find another. So every single summer, I'll be the one that you remember."

"I like it when money makes a difference but don't make you different." - 'From Time', 2013

"I always want the truth, but it's dangerous." - 'Jaded', 2018

"Trying to meet new women, it's always a little more difficult as opposed to calling somebody I knew that's single and trying to rebuild that connection."

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

"They ain't make me what I am, they just found me like this." - 'The Catch Up', 2015

"Pain makes you stronger. Fear makes you braver. Heartbreak makes you wiser."

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

"And sometimes when you get there, you'll look back and you'll realize that you wish you could go there again because all the experiences are the reason that you are who you are today."

"Everyone who doubted me is asking for forgiveness. If you ain't been a part of it, at least you got to witness" - 'Forever', 2009

Funny Drake Quotes

Take a look at these funny Drake quotes to catch a glimpse of his sense of humor.

"But do I ever come up in discussion, over double-pump lattes and low-fat muffins?" - 'Thank Me Now', 2010

"Uh, uh, uh, I think I need some Robitussin." - 'Jumpman', 2015

"Got so many chains they call me Chaining Tatum" - 'Pop Style', 2016

"Now I got a house in LA / Now I got a bigger pool than Ye / And look man, Ye's pool is nice / Mine's just big is what I'm saying" - 'Summer Sixteen', 2016

"How beautiful our kids would be, girl, I don't need convincin'." - 'Connect', 2013

"In case another chance never comes around, you, you can thank me now." - 'Thank Me Now', 2010

"I touched down in '86, knew I was the man by the age of six." - 'All Me', 2013

"My Mount Rushmore is me with four different expressions." - 'Survival', 2018

"Why you gotta fight me at cheesecake? You know I love to go there." - 'Childs Play', 2016

"Only begging that I do is begging your pardon?" - ‘Is There More’

"Let's toast to the fact that I've moved out of my mama's basement." - 'Say Something', 2010

"Don't Michael Jordan still got his hoop earring?"

Drake Quotes About Love

Drake never misses a beat when it comes to love and we all know that from his songs. Here are some Drake quotes on love.

"Love with your heart, not your eyes."

"You love me, and I love you, and your heart hurts, mine does too / And it's just words and they cut deep, but it's our world, it's just us two" - 'Look What You've Done', 2011

"Just as I predicted, here we go again. They always say the hottest love has the coldest end." - 'July'

"I learned working with the negatives could make for better pictures."

"Don't play hard to get, play hard to forget."

"You're still the one that I adore. Ain't much out there to have feelings for." - 'Own It', 2013

"You don't even have to ask twice, you could have my heart or we could share it like the last slice." - 'Best I Ever Had', 2009

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

"Wish you would learn to love people and use things, and not the other way around." - 'Connect', 2013

"Real men stay faithful. They don't have time to look for other women because they're too busy looking for new ways to love their own."

"You'll say you love me and I'll end up lying saying I love you too" - 'Doing It Wrong', 2011

"All so convinced that you're following your heart, cause your mind don't control what it does sometimes." - 'Take Care', 2011

"I know they say the first love is the sweetest, but that first cut is the deepest." - 'Karaoke', 2010

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

"Out of body / That's just how I feel when I'm around you." - 'Teenage Fever', 2017

Inspirational Drake Quotes

Take inspiration from Drake's hard work and success, as he famously said "Started from the bottom, now we here!" Here is some Drake quotes on Inspiration.

"I live for the nights that I can't remember with the people that I won't forget." - 'Show Me A Good Time', 2010

"You can never reminisce when you forget it all. Careful what you wish for, you just might get it all." - 'Do It All'

"Live for today, plan for tomorrow, party tonight." - 'The Real Her', 2011

"Always felt like my vision been bigger than the bigger picture." - 'How About Now', 2014

"I swear this life is like the sweetest thing I've ever known." - 'Over', 2010

"People like to build their own story about my life. I don't know if it makes them feel better, or if it makes it okay for them not to like me. But the last thing I grew up as was rich."

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

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

"Everybody dies but not everybody lives." - 'Moment 4 Life', 2010

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

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

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

"Life can always change; you have to adjust." - 'You Know You Know', 2016

"Know life is just a game in which the cards are facing down. I'm in the world where things are taken, never given how long they choose to love, you will never be your decision." - 'Thank Me Now', 2010

"Life too short, I gotta get it 'fore they blow the whistle" - 'Sandra's Rose'

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

"When you look ahead and darkness is all you see, faith and determination will pull you through."

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

"You know it's real when you are who you think you are." - 'Pound Cake', 2013

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Written by Kripal Thapa

Bachelor of Arts specializing in Sociology, Master of Science specializing in Fashion Management

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Kripal ThapaBachelor of Arts specializing in Sociology, Master of Science specializing in Fashion Management

With a Bachelor of Arts degree in Sociology from North Bengal University and a Master's degree in Fashion Management from MAKAUT, Kripal is an accomplished marketing specialist. Through hands-on experience and industry-specific certifications, she has developed a strong expertise in various marketing domains. Kripal's skill set includes brand management, ad creativity, copywriting, content curation, Google Ads, pay-per-click advertising, and social media optimization and management. In her spare time, Kripal actively contributes to a transgender awareness project where she raises awareness about the complexities of transition, pre-trauma, and post-trauma of transition, trans mental health, and transgender rights.

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