This article contains nicknames for the Canadian singer and rapper Aubrey Drake Graham, more commonly known by his stage name, Drake.
Born on October 24, 1986, Drake is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, with album sales above 170 million. He boasts impressive achievements, including winning four Grammy Awards, six American Music Awards, and 34 Billboard Music Awards. He also has the most simultaneously charted songs in one week (27) and the most continuous time on the Hot 100 at 431 weeks.
Did you know that Drake started out as an actor before venturing into music? He starred as Jimmy Brooks in “Degrassi: The Next Generation.” He played the character from 2001 until 2009. Alongside his cast members, Drake won the Best Ensemble in a TV Series (Comedy or Drama) award at the 2002 Young Artist Award.
List of Drake Nicknames
Now that we know some interesting things about Drake let’s explore his popular nicknames.
1. Champagne Papi
“Champagne Papi” is a popular nickname and the Instagram handle of Drake. Many fans point to 2011–13 as when Drake adopted this persona. During this period, Drake’s style and music became influenced by the culture of the West Indies. The flamboyant dress sense of the men there, often referred to as “papis” also caught on with Drake. Similarly, champagne has been reported to be Drake’s drink of choice which naturally conjures up images of class and elegance.
2. Drizzy
Another popular alias for Drake is “Drizzy.” The exact origins of “Drizzy” are unclear. However, one report claims that he likely gained the nickname while collaborating with Lil Wayne, his mentor. Wayne is also known as “Weezy,” “Drizzy” seems like an affectionate nickname bestowed on Drake. Kanye West’s “Yeezy” and Chris Brown’s “Breezy” are similar variations.
3. OVO
“OVO” is the name of Drake’s fashion label, which fans have adopted as his nickname. The abbreviation stands for “October’s Very Own,” which signifies Drake’s birth month. The brand’s emblem is an owl.
4. 6 God
“6 God” is the title of a song by Drake and is also a fan’s favorite among Drake’s monikers. The “6” may be a reference to Toronto where he was born and is short for its area code, 416. “God” may be a form of braggadocio that is common among rappers in this case referring to himself as the God of Toronto, much like how Jay Z styles himself as the King of New York.
5. Voodoo Child
The nickname “Voodoo Child” is a self-referential one that comes from one of Drake’s songs, “Free Spirit”. The song which contains explicit lyrics has Drake rapping: “I’m Drizzy Drake to my old b*****s, Voodoo Child to my new h**s.”
6. Wheelchair Jimmy
“Wheelchair Jimmy” is a moniker that takes its name from the character Drake played as a child actor. His character, Jimmy, used a wheelchair when he was paralyzed from the waist down after he was shot in an episode in the fourth season of Degrassi.
7. Young Angel
In 2009, Drake signed up under Young Money Entertainment which was created by Lil Wayne. “Young Angel” and “Young Lion” were the nicknames Drake and Wayne used for each other during their collaborations. Drake calls himself “Young Angel” while Lil Wayne calls himself “Young Lion.”
8. Francisco Mandarin
“Francisco Mandarin” is an alter ego of Drake. According to this fansite: “Many seem to think this personality was created after being constantly harassed by inferior rappers. Aubrey, usually a very nice guy, could not take the shots anymore, and Francisco was born. Francisco is by far Aubrey’s most ignorant personality. He has an affinity for smoking hookah, dressing like a Mafia don, and is an all-around dangerous individual.”
9. Greatest Ever
In the music video for “Forever,” released in 2009, Drake towers over the camera against a massive backdrop of pyrotechnics and flashing lights. He is joined by three rappers namely, Kanye West, Lil Wayne, and Eminem.
As the chorus fades out, Drake glances downward at the three rappers and scowls: “Last name Ever, first name Greatest.” In that moment, a nickname was born.
10. Chaining Tatum
The song “Pop Style,” a line from there: “Got so many chains they call me Chaining Tatum,” which is a pun on Channing Tatum’s name, sparked hilarious reactions from fans on Twitter. Tatum’s wife, Jenna Dewan, also got in on the act while fans were happy to add another nickname to Drake’s growing catalog.
Other nicknames for Drake include:
- Drizzy Drake
- Heartbreak Drake
- Young Frank
- Young Papi
- Drizzy Drake Rodgers
- Drizzy Hendrix
- Homicide Drizzy
- Aubz
- Shopping Bag Drizzy
- Mr OVOXO
- Drake Griffin
- Young Frankie Geechi Liberachi
- Young Sweet Jones
- Mr. Damn He Aint’ Coppin That Is He?
- The Same Yellow Boy that Used to Play Up on Degrassi
- The Chris Paul of This Fall
- The Lebron James of This Rap Game
- Prada G
- The Reason Why You Always Getting Faded
- The Young Money White Knight
- Young Money Superstar
- Cash Money Running Back
- Champagne Charlie
- Little Nicky
- Captain Hook
- Hookah Papi
- Young King
- Mr CTV
- Bottega Don.
- Drakkardnoir
- One Take Drake
- Mr. October
- October’s Truly
- OVO Don Dada
- The Only 23 Year Old Wine Connoisseur.
- The King of 1st Quarter
- Frostbite Drizzy
- Light Skin Keith Sweat
- ’91 Dan Marino
- The Kid with the Motor Mouth
- The Boy
- The Youngest ***** Reppin’
- 6Man
- Young Papito
- El Draké
Are there any other Drake nicknames we may have omitted? Let us know in the comments below.
