Drake is one of the biggest names in the music industry. After years of being at the top of music charts he has amassed millions to his name. A hit song after a hit song can do wonders for a man's career. Yet, for Drizzy music is no longer the only source of his income. If you can say for anyone that has a diversified portfolio it is Drake. Before becoming a top selling artist, Drake was an actor. While solid in his Degrassi role, he really started to take the world by storm after releasing Thank Me Later, his first studio album.
What followed were hit songs such as One Dance, Fake Love, Hotline Bling, Motto, Views, Nice for What, Know Yourself, Started From the Bottom, and many others. In no time Drake was a platinum music star, fighting for dominion over the rap world. As of now, Drake is a millionaire but we're going to get to that later on. What's important to know about Drake is that music is not everything for him, at least as finances go. Royalties will keep raking in millions year after year, but that was not enough for Drizzy. The Six God also serves as a producer for many other artists, writes lyrics, owns property, deals a bit in investing, streams, owns a fashion brand, and even gets the time to gamble a little.
The funniest part about Drake's income is that he's even pouring in millions into his budget from gambling. The man really lives a dream of us all. While Drake has been a gambler for a while, well known for his sports bets on major events that became viral, and as a massive fan of different casinos games such as slots, his astronomic rise in the world of making money from gambling started in the last few years when he became an ambassador for online crypto casino and sports betting outlet Stake.
Drake's Unique Stake Deal
We don't even have to tell you that Drake is not your average gambler. He is not just a simple user at Stake, but one of their premium members. His VIP deal is like no other in the history of this gambling company. While the exact numbers are not official, it is estimated that Drake rakes in around $180 million a year from Stake. Of course, this money is not for free.
As an ambassador, the Six God is contractually obliged to do a few chores for his patron company. The funny part is that Drake needs to do all the things he loves doing, and now even makes money out of it. As a part of the deal, the Canadian rapper only needs to promote Stake on his social media platforms, stream his gambling sessions, and announce all major bets he makes on this platform. For Drake, who loves streaming, playing slots, and making sports bets, this is the easiest money he ever made. It will be hard to find a deal where both sides are as satisfied.
If you've been following Drizzy in recent times, it is not that he's been a good ambassador for this company, but he also increased his net worth in the process. In one of the most recent streams, he held with Adin Ross, you had an opportunity to see him winning millions playing a slot game called Wanted Dead or a Wild. So, he rakes in the sponsorship money, but also gets to keep his gambling exploits. Now, that's one hell of a deal for Drake. But, just how much did he earn gambling on Stake?
Drake's Stake Wins
Now, let us be clear, there's no way for us to know the exact numbers. Yet, estimates have been made. We're going to stick to the data the Internet provided us with. The first number is the above-mentioned $180 million. There's no need to skip on those.
Since joining Stake it is estimated that Drake has wagered somewhere close to $1 billion on Stake. During the COVID-19 era, Drake has found that his favourite pastime is gambling. It all started with his Instagram clips where he shared his massive wins on roulette, which he was even playing while watching Toronto Raptors on ten courtside. As we said, the exact numbers are almost impossible to conjure up, but it's been rumoured that the sum is anywhere between $354,000 all ten way up to $7 million, and that's only roulette.
Slots are a similar story. Just during his latest stream with Adin Ross, at one point Drake had over $2 million on his account. Of course as the night moved one he gambled some of it, but we're talking two million people. In addition to slots and roulette, the Canadian rapper is also a massive fan of sports betting. We could even argue that sports betting is his biggest passion as far as gambling goes. Just some of his wins since he's been on Stake include the bets on LA Rams in the Super Bowl where he won $300 thousand, $500 thousand and $1.2 million both on two Super Bowl wins and this time it was the Kansas City Chiefs who delivered for Drake, and lastly the 2024 win of $425 thousand when he wagered on Alex Pereira. Of course Drake doesn't always win.
Drake Curse
For a while there was an Internet meme called the ten drake curse. Whenever the Canadian rapper was spotted wearing a team's jersey, or has put a wager on a selected team, that team lost in their consecutive match. While an interesting story, all of us know that there is no curse. Yet, it is funny enough to know that it is on record that Dallas Mavericks, Real Madrid, Roma, Golden State Warriors, Barcelona, Arsenal, Alabama Crimson Tide, Kansas City Chiefs, New England Patriots, and New Orleans Saints, Toronto Raptors, and Toronto Maple Leafs among others. Now, that's a list. Yet, with how many bets he won while with Stake you can rest assured that the curse has been lifted. Another thing that gets lifted higher and higher is Drake's career.
Drizzy & Where is His Career Going?
Drake is a man that is fully embroiled in entertainment. He breathes it. While gambling is an important part of his life, music is still what drives him the most. With the amount of things happening in his life at the moment and in the past few months, and with everything the man has in plans it would appear that since his career took off back in 2010 he hasn't had a day off.
Drizzy's dedication to music was seen through his Anita Max Win Tour. Venue after venue was packed, and even after some of his concerts in the land down under and New Zealand were cancelled, Drake kept it real with his fan base, reassuring everyone that Drizzy will be in town as soon as possible. It's been a while since Drake was on tour, and the fans are more than eager to see him on stage. You can rest assured that in no time they will have this opportunity.
While not as a part of the Anita Max Win Tour, fans will be able to see Drake live in just a few weeks. He is scheduled to headline all three nights of the London Wireless festival, becoming the only artist to have that honour in the history of the festival. As far as his solo touring gigs go, there's nothing official on the horizon. Without a doubt he will be doing tours in 2026, but there are rumours he would be packing venues as early as in the fall of 2025 with Chicago, LA, and New York City as possible locations.
As far as his music goes, we can rest assured that his catalogue will be expanded in the future with something we have never seen before. It would not be a surprise if Drake evolution continues with something quite different to what we saw with $ome $exy $ongs 4 U. At the same time it is to be expected that his feud with Kendrick Lamar is mentioned a few times in verses to come. The world of rap is more fun when these two are at each other's throat. Some good songs came from both repertoires, and we are sure are in for some more. Even if the feud is over, we can live with it, as it was one for the ages.
Drake knows what he's doing with his career and personal life alike, and following him all these years was nothing short of amazing. An actor, musician, gambler, and an entrepreneur, Drizzy really is one of a kind. From his brand OVO, his unique music, and bets such as the one he made on the duel between Los Angeles Lakers, and Minnesota Timberwolves, Drake has made a fortune for himself. Truly a crafty individual, the Canadian rapper leaves an impression that money simply gets glued to him.
Throughout the years his music career, business ventures, and gambling endeavours brought him quite a fortune, which was in recent years increased through his Stake exploits. Let's take a look at just how much this man is worth.
Drake Net Worth
In 2025, it is estimated that Drake net worth is close if not over $250 million. This sum makes him one of the top five richest rappers alive. This comes as no surprise as he is one of the most recognizable names in the universe of music globally.
In addition to music, Drake has been very smart with what he does with his brand outside of it. Unlike many of his colleagues, he has remained loyal to his hometown of Toronto. His brand is a Canadian one. While the US is his biggest market, his power resides in Toronto. Drake's brand OVO has its headquarters in the city, while he was there when the raptors took home the NBA championship elevating his brand even higher, and having many people associate him with the sport of basketball too.
The unique example of his reach is Drake's Nike contract where he is one of the rare musicians representing this sports brand. Does it make sense? It does if you're Drake. We're not even going into more details about his Stake deal. Drake is the real deal. He managed to make millions out of his favourite pastime – gambling. Not many people would have been able to do this. It would appear that everything Drake touches turns to gold.
Universal Music Group, Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music are standing in line to stream Drake's music. While music remains his main source of income, Drake is not shy to stream his daily activities, when he's playing basketball, or simply spinning wheels on a slot machine. Everything he does brings the spotlight on him, and what follows is a lot of $$$. While $250 is not a sum to scoff at, we can bet you that come the year end this sum will easily go over $300 million.
When Drake's latest album $ome $exy $ongs 4 U debuted as the number one album on the Billboard 200 you knew he would have a big year ahead of him. If his tour continues or simply new dates for live sessions arise, the money will just keep flowing in. Unlike a few years ago when Drake released three albums in a year and was in need of a rest, we see him more energized than ever today. With the Club World Cup on the horizon, and a busy musical summer ahead, we can rest assured that more Drake is coming our way, whether he is making music, playing live shows, or simply betting on Real Madrid winning the CWC, he will be there.
No matter whether you love his music, respect his business ventures, or share his interests, Drake is an interesting guy, and it is hard not being his fan.
