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Drake (given Name)
Drake is a masculine given name of English origin meaning "Dragon" or "Snake". Notable people with the given name "Drake" include A * Aubrey Drake Graham (born 1986), Canadian musician B *Drake Batherson (born 1998), Canadian ice hockey player *Drake Bell (born 1986), American actor and musician *Drake Berehowsky (born 1974), Canadian ice hockey player *Drake Britton (born 1989), American baseball player * Drake Burnette (born 1985), American actress C *Drake Caggiula (born 1994), Canadian ice hockey player * Drake Callender (born 1998), American soccer player D *Drake Diener (born 1981), American basketball player *Drake Doremus (born 1983), American film director *Drake Dunsmore (born 1988), American football player E * Drake Edens (1925–1982), American politician G *Drake Garrett (born 1946), American football player H * Drake Hogestyn (born 1953), American actor J * Drake Jackson (born 2001), American football player * Drake Jensen (born 1970), Canadian musician L * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake (musician)
Aubrey Drake Graham ( ; born October 24, 1986) is a Canadian rapper and singer. An influential figure in contemporary popular music, Drake has been credited for popularizing singing and R&B sensibilities in hip hop. He gained recognition by starring as Jimmy Brooks in the CTV teen drama series '' Degrassi: The Next Generation'' (2001–08) and subsequently pursued a career in music releasing his debut mixtape '' Room for Improvement'' in 2006. He released the mixtapes ''Comeback Season'' (2007) and '' So Far Gone'' (2009) before signing with Young Money Entertainment. Drake's first three albums, ''Thank Me Later'' (2010), '' Take Care'' (2011) and ''Nothing Was the Same'' (2013), were all critical successes and propelled him to the forefront of hip hop. His fourth album, ''Views'' (2016), saw exploration of dancehall and stood atop the ''Billboard'' 200 for 13 non-consecutive weeks, making it the first album by a male artist to do so in over a decade, and featured the cha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake London
Drake London (born July 24, 2001) is an American football wide receiver for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at USC and was selected eighth overall by the Falcons in the 2022 NFL Draft. Early years London attended Moorpark High School in Moorpark, California. He played football and basketball in high school. As a senior on the football team, he had 62 receptions for 1,089 yards and 12 touchdowns. As a senior in basketball he averaged 29.2 points, 11.9 rebounds and 3.8 assists per game. London committed to the University of Southern California (USC) to play both football and basketball. College career As a true freshman in football, London started nine of 13 games, recording 39 receptions for 567 yards and five touchdowns. As a freshman in basketball, he played in three games and had three rebounds. He returned to the football team as a sophomore in 2020 as one of the team's top receivers. London was named the Pac-12 Offensiv ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake Wuertz
Drake Wuertz (born September 10, 1984) is an American professional wrestling referee and professional wrestler. He was a referee in WWE from 2014 to 2021. Before that, he wrestled for a number of major independent promotions under the ring name Drake Younger, including Combat Zone Wrestling (CZW), IWA Mid-South (IWA MS), EVOLVE, Dragon Gate USA (DGUSA), Chikara, and Pro Wrestling Guerrilla (PWG). Known for his deathmatch wrestling style, he retired from professional wrestling in April 2014 but came out of retirement following his release from WWE in 2021. Wuertz filed as a Republican candidate for Florida's state house, district 30. Early life Wuertz was born in Indianapolis on September 10, 1984. Professional wrestling career Early career (2001–2006) In 2006, Drake, along with fellow Indianapolis natives Scotty Vortekz, Cliff Crunk, xOMGx, Poon-Loc & Diehard joined the R.A.A.G.E. Dojo, training under American Kickboxer, after already debuting for Insanity Pro Wrestling in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake White
William Drake White (born October 3, 1983) is an American country music singer and the leader of Drake White & The Big Fire. Early life White was born in Hokes Bluff, Alabama, where he attended Hokes Bluff High School. White started writing his thoughts down when he was 14, some of which would later become lyrics in his songs. He started singing when he was asked to join the youth choir at First Baptist Church of Hokes Bluff by his parents. He later attended Gadsden State Community College and then Auburn University, graduating with a degree in building science. Later, he worked with a general contractor in Nashville, Tennessee before quitting that job in favor of a musical career. Music career In concert, he and his band ("Drake White & The Big Fire") opened up performances for such musicians as Eric Church, Luke Bryan, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Tyler Bryant, and Channing Wilson. White has opened for Little Big Town and the Zac Brown Band. In early 2013, he released his debut single "Si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake U'u
Drake Ellison U'u (born January 18, 1990) is an American-Australian former professional basketball player. He played college basketball for the University of Hartford and California Polytechnic State University, before playing two seasons in the Australian National Basketball League (NBL) with the Perth Wildcats, where he won a championship in 2014. He was part of the Sacramento Kings organization between 2015 and 2020, including serving as the assistant general manager of the Stockton Kings. High school career U'u attended Rio Americano High School in Sacramento, California, where he was a three-time first-team All-Capital League honoree. As a senior in 2007–08, he averaged 17.9 points and 5.0 rebounds per game, as he earned Sacramento Bee third-team All-Metro honors after helping the Raiders finish with a 22–6 record. U'u also earned two letters in swimming, with All-America honors in both the 50- and 100-yard freestyle events. College career As a freshman for Hartford in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake Thadzi
Drake Thadzi (born November 23, 1964, in Lilongwe) is a Malawian former professional boxer who competed from 1984 to 1998, twice challenging for a light heavyweight world title in 1995 and 1998. As am amateur, he competed at the 1984 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles. Amateur career Thadzi represented Malawi at the 1984 Olympics; he was decisioned in the second round of competition in the light heavyweight division (– 81 kg) by Algeria's eventual bronze medalist Mustapha Moussa. Professional career Soon afterwards Thadzi turned professional. He challenged Virgil Hill for the WBA light heavyweight title in 1995 but lost a decision. Thadzi scored his career best win in 1997, when he upset three-time world champion James Toney via majority decision at the Foxwoods Casino. At that point Thadzi appeared primed to fight for a title but manager Goody Petronelli inexplicably failed to get him a fight during the next 15 months. Thadzi finished out with only two more fights afte ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake Sather
Drake Sather (May 24, 1959 – March 3, 2004) was an American stand-up comedian, an Emmy nominated television writer, and a producer, actor, and director. His credits include the film ''Zoolander'' (2001), and the TV series '' Dennis Miller Show'', '' Ed'', ''Gary & Mike'', ''Mr. Ed'', ''The Larry Sanders Show'', ''NewsRadio'', ''Sammy'', and ''Saturday Night Live''. Early life Sather was born in Seattle, Washington, on May 24, 1959. Career In 1994, Sather was nominated for an Emmy Award for his work on ''The Larry Sanders Show''. Sather wrote for ''Saturday Night Live'' during the 1994–1995 season. His last credit was an unsold pilot of a television remake of ''Mr. Ed'', for which he also served as an executive producer. Sather came up with the character Derek Zoolander. Personal life Sather was married to Krystal Ginger Hendricks from 1989–1990. He and Krystal had one child, Rudy. On July 4, 1991, he married Marnie Stroud. They remained married until his death in 2004. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake Rymsha
Drake Rymsha (born August 6, 1998) is an American professional ice hockey forward who is currently playing with HKM Zvolen of the Slovak Extraliga (Slovak). He has played for the Los Angeles Kings of the National Hockey League (NHL). Playing career Rymsha played for the London Knights, Ottawa 67s and Sarnia Sting of the Ontario Hockey League, and was selected by the Los Angeles Kings in the fifth round, 138th overall, of the 2017 NHL Entry Draft. He was signed by the Kings to an entry-level contract on August 25, 2018. Rymsha made his NHL debut in the final game of the Los Angeles Kings 2020–21 season, appearing on the fourth-line in a 5-1 defeat to the Colorado Avalanche on May 13, 2021. Following the completion of his entry-level with the Kings, Rymsha was not tendered a qualifying offer by the organization, releasing him as a free agent. On September 8, 2021, Rymsha signed a one-year contract with his former ECHL club, the Fort Wayne Komets. In the 2021–22 season, Rymsh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake Olson
Drake Olson (born April 5, 1955) is an American former racing driver from Bridgewater, Connecticut. Olson made one CART World Series start in 1983 at Road America. In 1984 he drove in three Can-Am races, an IMSA GT Championship race and two World Endurance Championship races, including the 1984 24 Hours of Le Mans where he was caught up in the debris field of his Aston Martin teammate John Sheldon's crash that killed a track worker. In 1985 he won three races with Dyson Racing in IMSA Camel GTP, the team's first, in a Porsche 962. 1986 saw Olson continue in IMSA GTP with Dyson and Preston Henn fielding his entries. That year he also competed in the 1986 24 Hours of Le Mans, co-driving a Rothmans Porsche factory 962 with Vern Schuppan. Olson was away from racing after that until 1989 when he returned with the All American Racers Toyota 88C factory team in IMSA GTP. He won two poles and finished ninth in points. 1990 would be his final year of professional racing as he finishe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake Nevis
Drake M. Nevis (born May 8, 1989) is a professional Canadian football defensive tackle for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He won the 107th Grey Cup with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers in 2019. Nevis was selected in the third round of the 2011 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL) and spent parts of four seasons in the NFL. He played college football for the LSU Tigers. High school career Nevis attended John Ehret High School in Marrero, Louisiana, where he recorded 72 tackles (17 for losses), 18 sacks, 25 quarterback hurries, eight forced fumbles and two recovered fumbles as a senior. He received Class 5A first-team all-state honors and a SuperPrep All-American selection. Regarded as a four-star recruit by ''Rivals.com'', Nevis was listed as the No. 9 defensive tackle prospect in the class of 2007. Professional career Indianapolis Colts After a 2-year stint with the Indianapolis Colts, Nevis was released on September 1 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake Milligan
Drake Milligan (born June 1, 1998) is an American actor and singer best known for portraying Elvis Presley on the CMT series ''Sun Records'' and starred in a film called “Nobody” where he portrayed a young teen Elvis. He has also appeared on ''American Idol'' and ''America's Got Talent''. Biography Drake Milligan was born in Arlington, Texas, on June 1, 1998, to James & Angela Milligan. He was inspired by the country music his father listened to, particularly Merle Haggard, as well as an Elvis impersonator he saw sing at a nearby restaurant. After performing locally as an Elvis impersonator himself, Milligan answered a casting call by CMT for the role of Elvis Presley in their TV series ''Sun Records''. He ended up landing the part, which required him to move from Texas to Nashville, Tennessee, during his senior year of high school. Milligan competed on ''American Idol'' in 2018 but ultimately dropped out. "I decided that I wasn't quite ready for that platform yet, and that i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Drake McElroy
Drake McElroy is an X Games competitor from United States who has competed in the Championship since 1993, winning the AMA Pro Grand National Championship in 2000. Bronze Medal Winner in MotoX Freestyle at X Games VIII, held in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 15–19 August 2002. Good reference: * AMA Pro Flat Track Write Short AMA History Here. He is one of 15 riders to complete the Dirt Track "Grand Slam"—victories on short track, TT, half-mile, and mile courses. In addition to his 2000 AMA Grand National Championship, he earned the 1999 and 2000 AMA 600 Hotshot and Supertracker Championships. F-USA Dirt Track Kopp raced Clear Channel's F-USA Dirt Track series in 2002 and 2003, winning the 2002 Plymouth, Wisconsin Short Track on a KTM. AMA Pro Supermoto Championship Kopp raced in the AMA Supermoto Championship in 2003 with the HMC KTM Team. He qualified for a chance at the championship by being one of the 74 riders who qualified for the winner-take-all final. Write Short AMA ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
