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Grammy-winning artist, Drake, recently made an appearance on The Really Good Podcast hosted by Bobbi Althoff. The interview was not only filled with laughter and interesting anecdotes, but also offered insight into Drake’s personal life and the story behind his stage name.
The Aubrey-Drake Dichotomy
Drake, whose legal name is Aubrey Drake Graham, found himself defending his birth name during the interview. When he introduced himself as Drake, Althoff was quick to offer a correction.
“That’s not your name,” Bobbi said.
Acknowledging his legal name, Drake explained that his mother named him after a lawyer. The host, Bobbi Althoff, also shared the origin of her name, revealing that she was named after a cheerleader her father found attractive.
The Name Debate
The conversation took an amusing turn when Althoff questioned the masculinity of the name Aubrey, suggesting it wasn’t traditionally a male name.
Althoff then hypothesized that Drake chose his stage name due to his real name being “so bad.” Drake, however, insisted that he chose “Drake” simply because it was shorter and, humorously, more likely to be successful.
“People with two syllables are way less successful than people with one,” he quipped. “Sorry…Larri.”
A Light-Hearted Exchange
Throughout the interview, Drake and Althoff shared a series of entertaining and awkward exchanges. Drake’s love for murder documentaries, his time on Degrassi, and his future marriage plans were among the topics covered.
When asked about his ideal partner, Drake initially jokingly responded with name. On realizing she was married, he requested for another suggestion and added that he might end up marrying a non-celebrity.
“Famous people really aren’t that…aren’t that anything. They’re not that intriguing,” Drake shared.
Conclusion
The complete interview can be accessed here. It offers a rare glimpse into Drake’s life off-stage, his thoughts, and his sense of humor. The candid conversation between Drake and Althoff is sure to amuse fans and provide them with a deeper understanding of the artist.
