Drake's Outlandish Monthly Salary Revealed By DJ Akademiks

BY Alexander Cole
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Jan 14, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Canadian rapper Drake attends the game between the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks at FTX
Jan 14, 2022; Miami, Florida, USA; Canadian rapper Drake attends the game between the Miami Heat and the Atlanta Hawks at FTX Arena. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect
Drake is one of the wealthiest artists in the entire world, and according to DJ Akademiks, his monthly salary is damn near absurd.

Drake is the biggest artist in hip-hop, even despite the events of the last couple of years. 2026 has served as his comeback year, and what a comeback it has been. Three albums, a deluxe, and an impending tour in 2027 have made him the talk of the music world.

With his continued success in the music business and his various endorsement deals with brands like Stake, there is no denying that Drizzy is a wealthy man. Some online outlets have his net worth at $400 million. Some believe his wealth could very well be approaching $1 billion.

DJ Akademiks, on the other hand, is thinking about Drake's wealth in terms of a monthly salary. During a conversation with Trap Lore Ross, Akademiks revealed that the artist is making between $20-$25 million per month. If you do the math on that, you quickly realize that per year, Drake is making between $240-$300 million.

DJ Akademiks On Drake's Wealth

Trap Lore Ross figured the number would be closer to $10 million, which is still pretty absurd. Of course, Akademiks' numbers here are just estimates. The only person who knows what the artist is really pulling in is himself and his accountant.

When you have one of the most listened-to catalogs in all of music, you're going to make a lot of cash. This is only compounded by having record-breaking tours and gambling sponsorships that also rake in millions.

There is also the potential for investments behind the scenes, which are undisclosed. These always play a massive role in someone increasing their wealth and letting their money work for them.

Regardless of what his monthly income is, the fact remains: Drake is rich.

About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current editor-in-chief of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. It was here where he began to hone his craft, putting his journalism degree from Concordia University in Montreal, Quebec, to good use. Since that time, he has documented some of the biggest stories in the hip-hop world. From the Kendrick Lamar and Drake beef to the disturbing allegations against Diddy, Alex has helped HotNewHipHop navigate large-scale stories as they happen. In 2021, he went to the Bahamas for the Big 3's Championship Game. It was here where he got to interview legendary figures like Ice Cube, Clyde Drexler, and Stephen Jackson. He has also interviewed other superstar athletes such as Antonio Brown, Damian Lillard, and Paul Pierce. This is in addition to conversations with social media provocateurs like Jake Paul, and younger respected artists like Kaycyy, Lil Tecca, and Jeleel!

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