drake

Drake is a term that may refer to multiple subjects. The most widely known is Aubrey Drake Graham (born 1986), a Canadian rapper, singer, and actor who performs under the stage name Drake. He rose to prominence after appearing on the television series Degrassi: The Next Generation and later achieved international success with a string of chart-topping albums and singles. He co-founded the OVO Sound record label and has received numerous awards, including multiple Grammy Awards. Beyond music, Drake has pursued acting and business ventures, and remains a prominent figure in contemporary popular culture.

Drake also denotes a male duck, the adult male of most duck species, and is specifically the standard term in ornithology for male mallards. The term contrasts with the female, called a hen, and is used in aviculture and wildlife biology.

Drake University is a private university in Des Moines, Iowa, United States, founded in 1881. The campus offers programs across arts and sciences, business, education, and law, and engages in research and community outreach.

In addition, Drake is a surname and given name used in various cultures; it appears in historical and contemporary figures across fields such as politics, sports, and the arts.