Drayke Austin, also known as Drayke or Draykeaf, is an American TikTok star and social media influencer. Hailing from Michigan, little is known about his family and early life. However, Drayke’s passion for soccer and social media led him to create an account on TikTok, where he has gained a substantial following. Although he has yet to receive a crown, Drayke has garnered millions of hearts and a dedicated fan base on the platform. His posts consistently receive thousands of likes, showcasing his talent for entertaining his audience through lip-syncing and popular dialogues. Drayke’s popularity on TikTok has also extended to Instagram, where he has amassed thousands of followers despite being less active on the platform.
Quick Facts
- Age: 21 Years
- U.S. State: Michigan
Rise to Fame
Drayke became active on TikTok before the merger, when the app was still known as musical.ly, and has created a loyal fan base for himself. He primarily makes conventional TikTok videos, lip-syncing and performing to popular dialogues and songs. However, he also uses TikTok to make announcements and directly engage his audience.
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Drayke’s videos often have a distinctive comedic side to them. He has performed to the songs of various popular artists, including Kodak Black, Dua Lipa, KYLE, Murda Beatz, Ariana Grande, Mighty Mike, Polo Frost, Drake, Wiz Khalifa, Chris Brown, YK Osiris, and Kanye West. Drayke is known for his duets with fellow TikTok stars, collaborating with the likes of Makenna Nicole, Kayla Alkatib, and TheLeahWood.
YouTube Channel
Drayke set up his YouTube channel on September 24, 2017. The oldest video on his channel, titled ‘Watch Now!!!’, was posted on April 16, 2018. In this video, he speaks about his future plans and expresses his desire to leave school or finish it online in order to focus on building his career on social media. He has discussed this with his parents. He has also answered questions from his fans in a video titled ‘PLAYLIST 2018?!!’ and has done some reaction videos. However, he has not been very active on the platform, despite promising his fans that he would be.
Instagram Presence
Drayke rarely posts on Instagram, but he has still managed to amass a significant number of followers on the platform. However, his account was recently hacked and all his posts were deleted. According to Drayke, he has also lost some of his supporters because of this.
Personal Life
Drayke was born on October 25, 2002, in Michigan, United States. Little is known about his childhood and personal life. He has been playing soccer since he was very young and currently resides in Los Angeles, California.