Few artists have shaped the cultural landscape like Aubrey Drake Graham—mononymously known to his legions of fans as just Drake and sometimes as Champagne Papi or Drizzy. From his breakout acting role as a teenager on Degrassi: The Next Generation to hit songs, including Hotline Bling, and chart-topping albums like Take Care, the Canadian rapper, singer, and actor has proven himself a master of reinvention and timing. Beyond his musical dominance, he has transformed his success into a multifaceted business empire, spanning his OVO brand, a Nike collaboration (NOCTA), Virginia Black whiskey, DreamCrew Entertainment, stakes in 100 Thieves and several sports franchises, and ventures into cannabis and crypto-gambling platforms—reportedly amassing him a net worth of approximately $250 million by 2025.
Drake’s penchant for opulence is prominently evident in his personal life. His car collection includes a Bugatti Veyron Sang Noir, a Ferrari LaFerrari, a Rolls-Royce Cullinan Chrome Hearts Edition, and several ultra-rare Mercedes-Maybach models. In the sky, his $185 million Boeing 767-200ER, designed by the late Virgil Abloh and affectionately named “Air Drake,” brings the same attention to detail, luxury, and playfulness.
His real estate holdings are also nothing short of extraordinary. The performer’s former homes include a Miami condo once owned by NBA player Mario Chalmers and the so-called YOLO estate in L.A.’s Hidden Hills, which he offloaded for $12 million in 2022. Two other Hidden Hills properties he owned were later sold to NFL quarterback Matthew Stafford. Champagne Papi’s current holdings are equally monumental, featuring sprawling estates with private recording studios, indoor basketball courts, and equestrian facilities—underscoring that his lifestyle, like his music, is as lavish as it is high-maintenance.
Toronto
Image Credit: CHRISTOPHER KATSAROV LUNA/AFP via Getty Images When he’s in his hometown, Drake posts up in a monumental mansion of 50,000 square feet. He acquired the land in Toronto’s uber-elite Bridle Path neighborhood in April 2015 for $6.75 million. The grandiose home that now stands on the property was envisioned by the Grammy winner in collaboration with Canadian designer Ferris Rafauli, combining Beaux-Arts style with a contemporary sensibility. Dubbed the Embassy, it was featured on the cover of Architectural Digest in 2020.
Constructed of limestone, bronze, and exotic woods, the home exudes old-world craftsmanship at every turn. The entry hall features solid limestone floors with Nero Marquina marble insets beneath a faceted antique mirror ceiling. The epic 44-foot-high great room houses a bespoke Bösendorfer concert grand piano designed with Japanese artist Takashi Murakami and a monumental Lobmeyr Metropolitan chandelier comprising over 20,000 hand-cut Swarovski crystals—the second largest of its kind in the world.
Additional amenities include a regulation-size indoor basketball court with a 21-square-foot pyramidal skylight, an indoor pool sheathed in black granite, a well-used kitchen with La Cornue appliances, and a private recording studio inspired by swinging studios of the 1970s studios and London’s private club Annabel’s.
The Embassy also sports a 3,200-square-foot primary suite—far larger all by itself than the average American home—with an additional 1,100 square feet of covered terraces. There’s also a 4,000-pound black marble tub and a two-story closet adorned with amethyst hardware, rock crystal, and diamond-tufted shearling seating. Across the estate, Rafauli’s “modern Art Deco” interiors include a canary-yellow lounge with a foliate backlit ceiling, custom furnishings of ostrich skin, mohair, macassar, and bronze, and museum-like displays of sports jerseys and industry awards along with the homeowner’s vast sneaker and Hermès Birkin collections.
Beverly Hills
Image Credit: Marc Angeles Drake’s Beverly Hills estate ranks among the city’s most impressive prizes: a 25,000-square-foot Tuscan-style mansion on nearly 20 acres above Benedict Canyon. He purchased the home from English pop star Robbie Williams and his wife, Ayda Field, in March 2022 for $75 million. He has since tested the market a couple times, briefly offering it for rent at a mouth-drying $250,000 per month and putting it up for sale at $88 million before dropping the price to its current ask of $79 million.
Originally built in 2001 by KAA Design Group for Guess co-founder Armand Marciano, the mansion spans three elevator-serviced levels, offering sweeping canyon and city views. In all, there are 10 bedrooms and 22 baths. The grand double-height foyer is anchored by a curving iron-railed staircase and a striking cubist chandelier. Glitzy amenities include two fireplaces, a wet bar, a library, a formal dining room, a professional-grade screening room, a game room, a gym, a wine cellar, and an 11-car garage. The gourmet kitchen features dual islands, top-tier appliances, and a breakfast nook, while the sumptuous primary suite is decked out with a fireplace, private balcony, and, of course, salon-like bath.
The grounds are equally impressive, meticulously landscaped with mature olive and oak trees, a mosaic-tiled pool, and a full-size tennis court with a viewing platform. Outdoor entertaining is enhanced by a pizza-oven-equipped indoor-outdoor kitchen, while a separate guesthouse and staff wing complete the compound.
Texas
Image Credit: James Pharaon Creative It’s been nearly two years since Drake officially staked his claim in the Lone Star State, adding a sprawling private retreat to his small but mighty cluster of real estate holdings. During a Houston concert in 2023, the Toronto-born superstar revealed he had finally found “the right place” outside his hometown: a 313-acre estate in Washington, Texas, about 45 minutes from Houston. Records show he purchased the property, formerly known as The Inn at Dos Brisas, for $15 million in October 2023.
Once a celebrated Relais & Châteaux resort, the massive compound includes a Mediterranean-style main house, five haciendas, and four casitas. The main house offers a chic lounge, a fireside dining room, and a large pool with a sun-soaked deck. Each hacienda and casita—spanning 800 to 1,795 square feet—comes with a slate of perks, from plunge pools and fireplaces to full kitchens, luxe baths, and screened porches.
The manicured grounds, accessible by golf cart, are dotted with pecan trees, wildflowers, fishing ponds, a rose garden, and the scenic Peach Creek. The property also features a full equestrian center with an indoor arena, multiple swimming pools, a tennis court, and an organic farm with a greenhouse.
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