When that hotline bling, that can only mean one thing.
Well, in this case at least, it’s probably a birthday message for Drake, who turns 40 Oct. 24.
And you could say the rapper’s 30s were nonstop. During this time, Drake—a.k.a. AubreyGraham—released seven studio albums (three this year alone), won four Grammys and was named Billboard’s Artist of the Decade in 2021. Of course, there were also his headline-making romances as well as his public feud with Kendrick Lamar.
But perhaps one of the biggest plot twists for Drake was becoming dad to son Adonis with Sophie Brussaux, which he revealed on his 2018 album Scorpion following speculation the year before.
“I wasn’t hidin’ my kid from the world,” he rapped on the “Emotionless” track. “I was hidin’ the world from my kid.”
Two years later, Drake introduced Adonis to the world by sharing the first photos of his then-2-year-old.
“I want to be able to go places with my son and share memories with my son,” he explained on Young Money Radio With Lil Wayne in 2020. “I don’t want to feel like just because of a life choice I made to be, you know, a ‘celebrity’ that I gotta make everybody live under this blanket.”
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Since then, the “God’s Plan” artist has continued to give glimpses into his life with the 9-year-old—from birthday parties to the first day of school. Adonis has even accompanied the Degrassi alum at award shows, Toronto Raptors games and in his music videos, including “8am in Charlotte,” “My Man Freestyle” and “Dust.”
And the bond the two share will leave you in your feelings.
“Thank you for giving me such a good life and a good family,” Adonis wrote in a letter reshared to Drake’s Instagram in 2024, per People. “I love you dad.”
So yes, you could say life is good for the father-son duo. And when it comes their sweet moments, no need to ask, “What did I miss?” Just scroll on to see photos Drake and Sophie have shared of Adonis over the years.
Instagram / DrakeTender Loving HairDrake styled his son Adonis’ hair in this August 2023 photo.Cole Burston/Getty ImagesSip Sip HorrayThe pair adorably twinned while watching a Toronto Raptors vs. Los Angeles Clippers game in December 2022.InstagramBaby BallerThe father-and-son duo hit the court to play basketball.Instagram / DrakeHome HangoutDrake and Adoni hung out at home in January 2022.InstagramLet’s RideIn no time at all, Adonis will be riding without his training wheels!InstagramSnack BreakAdonis showed off his love for the Los Angeles Lakers in a LeBron James jersey.
InstagramNo. 1 FanAdonis say courtside at a Lakers game during the NBA playoffs.Christopher Polk/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesCutest Chaperone EverDrake was in good company when Adonis joined him at the 2021 Billboard, where the rapper was honored as Artist of the Decade.Christopher Polk/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty ImagesDaddy’s Little HelperAdonis helped hold his dad’s Artist of the Decade award during Drake’s acceptance speech.Instagram / Sophie BrussauxHe’s Got the Whole World in His HandsIn April 2021, Adonis’ mom Sophie Brussaux shared a photo of the little boy in his space-themed bedroom.Instagram / Sophie Brussaux“Best Photobomb Ever”Sophie, an adult film star who retired from the industry to become a painter, posted a snapshot of Adonis with one of her works of art.
“Was trying to take a high res pic of my latest painting,” she wrote on Instagram. “Best photobomb ever.”InstagramFamily TimeIn December 2020, Drake helped get his son ready for the day as his mom Sandi Graham observed the precious father-son moment.InstagramSweet SnugglesThe “In My Feelings” artist gently rested his head against his son’s shoulder in this November 2020 photo.InstagramBirthday BlissDrake celebrated Adonis’ third birthday in style. As he wrote on Instagram in October 2020, “Young Stunna.”InstagramFirst Day of SchoolDrake made sure to snap a pic of Adonis’ first day of school in September 2020, writing, “The World Is Yours kid.”InstagramFather’s DayAlongside this candid snap of a sleepy Adonis, Drake wrote on Instagram June 2020, “Happy Fathers Day to all the real g’z handling business.”InstagramAdonis’ DebutDrake shared the first photos of Adonis’ face in March 2020. “I love and miss my beautiful family and friends and I can’t wait for the joyful day when we are all able to reunite,” he wrote. “Until then please keep your lights on.”For the latest breaking news updates, click here to download the E! News App
