Who is Sandi Graham?
Sandra ‘Sandi’ Graham (née Sher) was born on 28 January 1960 under the zodiac sign of Aquarius in Canada; the exact place of her birth is unknown. She’s a 63-year-old former school teacher and florist, who gained worldwide popularity for being the mother of the renowned Canadian rapper, singer, songwriter and actor Drake.
Happy B Day the amazing mom, woman and icon that is Sandi Graham.
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How rich is she? Sandi Graham’s Net Worth
As of the early part of 2024, Sandi’s net worth is estimated at over $1 million, primarily amassed through her career as both a teacher and florist. In addition to her personal achievements, she likely benefits from the substantial wealth of her famous son Drake. Being one of the highest-paid entertainers in the world, his fortune has surpassed $250 million, accumulated through his successful ventures in the entertainment industry.
Early Life, Parents, Siblings, Nationality, Ethnicity, Religion, Educational Background
Sandi spent her formative years in an undisclosed location in Canada, where she was raised by her parents, Reuben and Evelyn Sher. Speaking about her siblings, she had a brother, who passed away in 2011, but his name remains undisclosed. Sandi is an Ashkenazi Jew, and holds Canadian nationality. She hasn’t revealed anything about her educational history.
Professional Career
When it comes to speaking about her professional career, Sandi has ventured into various careers – her primary profession was in education as a school teacher who specialized in English. In addition, Sandi pursued her career as a florist.e
Sandi came to prominence when her son Drake became an international star. She’s been a supportive figure in his life, but has chosen to keep a low profile and maintain a relatively private life, Her son often reflects on the love and support he’s received from her throughout his journey to stardom, and has mentioned her in several of his songs, including “Look What You’ve Done”, “From Time”, “Must Hate Money”, and “You & The 6”, to name a few.
Furthermore, sh’made public appearances alongside Drake at such prestigious events as the 2011 Songwriters Hall of Fame 42nd Annual Induction and Awards, and the 2021 Billboard Music Awards.
Appearance and Vital Statistics
Sandi has long blonde hair and green eyes. She stands at a height of 5ft 5ins (1.65m), her weight is around 121lbs (55kgs), with vital statistics of 36-28-40 and bra size 36C. Her dress size is unavailable, but her shoe size is 5 (US).
Personal Life
Sandi met her future husband Dennis Graham, an African-American session musician, during one of his performances in a Toronto nightclub in the early 1980s. They soon fell in love, and after dating for a while, exchanged their wedding vows in June 1985, then welcomed their son Drake. Unfortunately, their romance didn’t last long since they eventually divorced when Drake was only five years old. Following their divorce, Dennis moved to live in Memphis, Tennessee, where he spent some time in jail on drug-related charges. Sandi gained full custody of Drake, and continued to live in Toronto, where she raised him as a single mother.
Sandi has since kept her personal life under wraps, so it’s assumed that she’s been single ever since. Her current residence is in Los Angeles, California.
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Who is her son? Drake Short Wiki/Bio
Born Aubrey Drake Graham on 24 October 1986 under the zodiac sign of Scorpio in Toronto, Canada, he gained recognition for being one of the most influential and successful artists in the contemporary music industry. He also became famous through his achievements as an actor. He attended Weston Memorial Junior Public School, Forest Hill Collegiate Institute, Vaughan Road Academy, and a Jewish day school, undergoing a bar mitzvah ceremony. He developed a passion for both acting and singing during his high school years, however, due to persistent bullying related to his mixed background and religion, he dropped out of school. He later re-enrolled, and successfully matriculated in 2012.
Career Beginnings
Drake launched his professional career in acting at the age of 15 with his debut role in the Canadian teen drama series “Degrassi: The Next Generation”, portraying the character Jimmy Brooks from 2001 to 2008. Parallel with this, he started pursuing his music career by releasing his debut mixtape entitled “Room For Improvement” in 2006. He followed up with two additional mixtapes “Comeback Season” (2007) and “So Far Gone” (2009), before he made the next significant step in his career, signing a record deal with Lil Wayne’s Young Money Entertainment.
Rise to Prominence
In 2010, Drake released his debut studio album “Thank Me Later”, which propelled him into the spotlight overnight since it debuted atop the US Billboard 200 chart. It spawned four singles, “Over”, “Find Your Love”, “Miss Me”, and “Fancy”, all of which entered the top 40 hits on the Billboard Hot 100. The album was ranked as one of the best albums of the year. It was followed by his number-one studio albums “Take Care” (2011) and “Nothing Was The Same” (2013), both of which also met with critical and commercial success. “Take Care” was certified eight times platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) and won him his first Grammy Award for Best Rap Album.
Continued Success
Drake continued to line up successes over the following year. His fourth album “Views” (2016) secured its position at the top of the Billboard 200 chart for 13 non-consecutive weeks, marking the first time in over a decade that a male artist’s album has accomplished that. The album featured such internationally acclaimed singles as “Hotline Bling” and “One Dance”, which peaked at number one in 15 countries. Two years later, he recorded his fifth studio album, entitled “Scorpion”, which included such chart-topping hits on Billboard Hot 100 as “God’s Plan”, “In My Feelings”, and “Nice For What”. He’s since released three more number-one studio albums – “Certified Lover Boy” (2021), “Honestly, Nevermind” (2022), and “For All The Dogs” (2023).
Furthermore, Drake collaborated with 21 Savage on their joint album entitled “Her Loss”, released in 2022. He’s also released several number-one mixtapes, including “If You’re Reading This It’s Too Late” (2015), “More Life” (2017), and “Dark Lane Demo Tapes” (2020), to name a few.
Accomplishments and Accolades
Thanks to his outstanding accomplishments in the music industry, Drake has won numerous awards, including 34 Billboard Music, six American Music, and five Grammy Awards, among many others. He holds the record for the most number-one singles on both the US Hot Rap Songs and the US Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs charts. As a result, Drake was ranked as the 16th Greatest Artist of all time by Billboard, and the RIAA named him the top-selling digital artist of all time in the US, boasting an impressive 244 million album sales.
