Sandi Graham is the mother of the world record-breaking rapper and singer Drake. Here’s all we know about her.
Drake has always mentioned his mother, Sandi Graham, as a source of strength and inspiration throughout his career. Keep reading to know more about the woman who raised Drake and made him the sensation he is now.
Who Is Sandi Graham?
Sandi Graham is the celebrity mother of Canadian rapper Drake. She was born Sandra Graham (née Sher) on January 28, 1960, to parents of Ashkenazi Jewish heritage. Details of her educational background are unknown, but she is believed to be educated due to her professional experience.
She worked as a teacher and florist in Toronto, Canada, where she raised Drake. Sandi was relatively poor and played a crucial role in raising Drake herself for most of his life. The rapper’s father, Dennis Graham, was mostly absent during childhood, and Sandi raised him to be the man he is now. This resulted from his parents’ divorce when Drake was only five.
The “God’s Plan” rapper mentioned that Sandi was poor and sick for most of his childhood. She suffered from severe joint pain and osteoporosis, which made her bedridden for most of his early years.
In an interview, he said:
“Everybody thinks I went to some private school and my family was rich. Maybe it’s my fault. Maybe I haven’t talked enough about it, but I didn’t grow up happy. I wasn’t in a happy home. My mother was very sick. We were very poor like broke”
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However, Sandi still made ends meet and provided the basic amenities she could afford for Drake.
Drake’s Relationship With His Mother, Sandi Graham
Over the years, Drake has often shown love and appreciation for his mother on social media. He constantly expresses his gratitude for her presence and upbringing at any chance.
On August 11, 2022, Drake posted a new tattoo of his mother’s name on his face on Instagram. The post showed a close-up picture of the tattoo with the initials “SG.” The tattoo stands for his mother’s name, “Sandi Graham,” and is under his left eye. Drake’s tattoo artist, Nal, also posted a video from their session.
Sandi Graham’s Mentions in Drake’s Songs
Drake has mentioned his mother in many songs in his vast music catalog. The song “You & The 6” is most commonly called his best song about his mother. The lyrics to the song talk about his relationship and upbringing with his mother, which his fans admired a lot.
Some of his other songs, in which the rapper mentioned his mum, include:
- Look What You’ve Done
- The Calm
- Successful
- From Time
- Star67
- Keep the Family Close
- Pop Style
- Child’s Play
- Lose You
- Can’t Have Everything
From his frequent social media posts and references to his mother in his songs, it is clear that Drake and his mother share an exceptional mother-son bond. Fans have praised the “One Dance” rapper numerous times for being quite expressive and vocal about his love for his mother, as it’s not as common for men to do so.
Sandi Graham’s Obituary
As expected with any celebrity, Sandi Graham has been rumored to be dead once before. The news circulated on social media from hostile fans but was not very publicized and quickly died down. Neither Drake nor his mother has ever addressed the rumors, and it is still very unclear what started it.
Sandi Graham is healthier and still alive based on what the world can see. She accompanies her son to industry events, red carpets, and games. Sandi is a fashionable celebrity mum and attends fashion shows, too.
Who Is Drake’s father?
Drake’s father is Dennis Graham, a musician and former drummer for Jerry Lee Lewis. He has dual citizenship in Canada and the United States of America but resided in Toronto for a while, where he met Sandi and had Drake.
After divorcing Sandi when Drake was five years old, Dennis moved to Memphis, Tennessee, leaving Sandi behind to raise Drake majorly on her own. He reportedly flew his son to Memphis occasionally to spend time with him when he was young.
Not long after, Dennis was apprehended and imprisoned on drug-related charges in the US. Because of this, Drake and his father did not have a good relationship while he was growing up.
Dennis has reached out to Drake and tried to mend their strained relationship, and now, the two have been spending time together repairing their relationship as best they can.
Sandi Graham is 63 years of age as of 2023 and looks like she’s in excellent condition.