Steal Drake’s Exact Look (Haircut + Style Guide)

Hey brothers, Drake’s style, haircut, and fashion game has been on display for over 10 years. 

Whether you want to admit it or not, millions of Black men around the world want the “Drake Look.”

From his chains and jewelry to his fades, buzz cuts, and even his shoe game, there’s always something black men try to copy in some way.

So I put together a full guide breaking down Drake’s best outfits, haircuts, watches, and jewelry.

Let’s start with what most of you probably came here for, Drake’s haircut.


What Haircuts Has Drake Had Over the Years?

Drake’s Haircut 2016

Drake’s 2016 haircut featuring a mid-fade buzz cut with a sharp beard line, shown during an interview.

Drake’s 2016 haircut was a mid-fade buzz cut. 

Use this picture and the following pictures as a reference.

Drake’s Haircut 2018

Drake’s 2018 haircut featuring a low taper with short curls, a style that works well for Black men with 4C hair.

Drake’s 2018 haircut was a low taper with curls on short hair. 

This look works best for Black men with 4C hair. 

If you don’t know how to curl up 4C hair, check out my guide on how to get curls for Black men.

Drake’s Haircut 2019

Drake with a high fade and waves hairstyle in 2019 while wearing a suit on stage at an award show.

Drake’s 2019 haircut was a high fade with waves. 

If you don’t know how to get waves, check out this video on how to get waves for Black men.

Drake’s Haircut 2020

Drake’s 2020 haircut featuring a sharp high fade and clean beard line

Drake’s 2020 haircut was just a simple high fade.

Drake’s Haircut 2021

Drake’s 2021 haircut with a high-fade buzz cut and a heart design on the hairline.

Drake’s 2021 haircut was a high-fade buzz with a heart

Drake’s Haircut 2022

Drake’s 2022 haircut with cornrows and a mid-taper fade.

Drake’s 2022 haircut was cornrows with a mid-taper. 

Can’t get cornrows because you’re receding or balding?

I put together a guide just for Black men on how to slow hair loss down before it’s too late.

Drake’s Haircut 2024

Drake’s 2024 haircut, a clean low-cut mid fade, shown with him smiling in a white fur coat at an event.

Drake’s 2024 haircut was a low-cut mid fade.

Drake’s Haircut 2025

Drake’s haircut in 2025 showing two different looks — on the left he has cornrows with a mid-taper fade, and on the right he’s rocking a mid-taper with light curls.

Drake’s haircut in January 2025 was a mid-taper with light curls. (right)

By August 2025, he switched it up and went back to cornrows. (on the left)

If you’re a Black man working in Corporate or trying to have the right cut for the interview, office, or events.

I put together a list of 10 corporate hairstyles made just for black men.


What Cologne Does Drake Wear?

Image of Drake promoting his 2025 fragrance Summer Mink, featuring a black perfume bottle and Drake testing the scent on a strip.

Drake’s current cologne hasn’t been confirmed by him directly. 

However, he’s launched his own cologne brand which he may wear from time to time called the summer mink fragrance. 

Here’s a reddit review you can check out


What Watches Does Drake Wear?

1. Drake’s Jacob and Co. Astronomia Casino

Drake wearing a black coat with his Jacob and Co. Astronomia Casino watch

2. Drake’s Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar

Drake wearing a Patek Philippe Nautilus Perpetual Calendar watch with a blue dial, styled with an OVO hoodie.

3. Drake’s Patek Philippe Nautilus with colored gemstones

Drake wearing a Patek Philippe Nautilus watch with colored gemstones, shown next to a close-up of the green gemstone dial.

4. Patek Philippe Nautilus iced out

Drake wearing a Patek Philippe Nautilus Iced Out watch, showcasing his luxury jewelry style.

5. Drake’s Rolex Daytona “John Mayer Dial”

Drake wearing a Rolex Daytona John Mayer Dial watch with a green dial and gold bracelet.

6. Drake’s Richard Mille 69 Tourbillon Erotic

Drake wearing the Richard Mille 69 Tourbillon Erotic watch courtside

drake’s earrings and chain collection

Drake usually wears diamond studs. 

Sometimes he swaps in bigger studs for more drip.

Drake wearing diamond stud earrings in different hairstyles and settings, showing his jewelry style.

In terms of chains, he rocks the ovo chain from time to time depending on the occasion, and his own custom pendant chain. 

Just straight rows of diamonds linked together. 

Drake wearing diamond chains, including a custom pendant and iced-out link chain, shown in multiple outfits.
Drake wearing diamond owl pendant chains, including multiple iced-out OVO owl designs in gold and silver.

Central Cee is another celebrity who knows how to put on jewelry. 

Check out his entire looks, haircut, and fashion guide here.


What Shoes Does Drake Wear?

I’ll list two shoes that I’ve noticed Drake wears, and that look good on most Black men.

Here he’s keeping it simple with the white Hot Step 2s.

Drake wearing Nike Hot Step 2 sneakers in white, with product images of the Hot Step 2 in black and white.

Drake also loves his classic white AF1s. 

Drake sitting courtside wearing a red fur coat and white Nike Air Force 1 sneakers, highlighting his casual shoe game.

As a Black man, having a good shoe game is super important. 

It’s one of the best add-ons to your style no matter what look you’re trying to pull off.

Asap Rocky’s style guide shows this perfectly. He always mixes sneakers into high-level outfits.

My Damson Idris haircut and style guide also breaks down how he combines high-end fashion with luxury. 


What Are Drake’s Best Red-Carpet Outfits?

Drake’s Red-Carpet Outfits #1

Drake red carpet outfit with gray plaid blazer, black turtleneck, and Rolex Sky-Dweller watch.

Drake’s wearing:

  • S-gents Single Breasted Blazer ($220)
  • Extrafine Merino Turtleneck ($220)
  • Rolex Sky-Dweller with Meteorite Dial ($217K)

Drake’s Red-Carpet Outfits #2

Drake wearing a black velvet tuxedo with diamond stud earrings and Calvin Klein suit on the red carpet

Drake’s wearing:

  • Diamond Studs ($500)
  • Men’s Warehouse Calvin Klein Tuxedo – 1869 ($170)

Drake’s Red-Carpet Outfits #3

Drake wearing a tan suit with a white boutonnière and gold Rolex Sky-Dweller on the red carpet, outfit breakdown includes $495 suit, $18 boutonnière, and $54K Rolex.

Drake’s wearing:

  • Tan Suit from (The Black Tux) $495
  • Boutonnière Wood Flowers from Etsy ($18)
  • Rolex Yellow Gold Sky Dweller ($54K)

Drake’s Red-Carpet Outfits #4

Drake wearing a black tuxedo with a diamond tennis necklace, black peak lapel tuxedo from Vera Wang, and a Rolex Day-Date gold watch at a red-carpet event.

Drake’s wearing:

  • Diamond Tennis Necklace on GLD Shop ($290)
  • Men’s Warehouse: BLACK by Vera Wang Black Peak Lapel Tux ($170)
  • Rolex Day-Date ($44K)

What Are Drake’s Casual Fits?

Drake’s Day-To-Day Outfit #1

Drake wearing a casual day-to-day outfit with diamond studs, a gray hoodie, camo pants, and stacked bracelets.

Drake’s wearing:

  • Diamond Studs ($500)
  • Decarba X Lamswoll Jacket ($98)
  • Rcoutdoorsupply cargo pants ($175)
  • Stacked Bracelet Fashion NOVA Men ($6)

Drake’s Day-To-Day Outfit #2

Drake wearing a blue jacket with cargo pants and brown boots. Outfit breakdown includes a $128 jacket, $58 cargo pants, and $160 boots.

Drake’s wearing:

  • Iceman Jacket from New American jackets ($128)
  • Gavino Cargo Pants ($58)
  • Thursday’s Scout Boots ($160)

Drake’s Day-To-Day Outfit #3

Drake wearing a black zip-up hoodie, cargo pants, and black sneakers with diamond stud earrings.

Drake’s wearing:

  • Diamond stud earrings ($500)
  • HellXCity Black Zip-Up Hoodie ($48)  
  • Grainger Cargo Pants ($70)
  • Zara black athletic sneakers (from zara) $70

Drake’s Day-To-Day Outfit #4

Drake wearing a layered streetwear outfit with diamond stud earrings, a hoodie, varsity jacket, ripped jeans, and Timberland boots.

Drake’s wearing:

  • Diamond stud earrings ($500)
  • Witheredfig Oatmeal Sweatshirt ($215)
  • 6thnbrhd Ivy Varsity Jacket ($55) 
  • RTA Slate Cargo Jeans ($265)
  • Men’s Timberland Steel-Toe Work Boot ($170)

Drake’s Day-To-Day Outfit #5

Drake wearing a black leather jacket with a black turtleneck, diamond stud earrings, and his signature style. Outfit breakdown includes diamond studs ($500), leather jacket ($399), and black turtleneck ($220).

Drake’s wearing:

  • Diamond stud earring ($500)
  • Coach Leather Jacket ($399)
  • Extrafine Merino Turtleneck ($220)

What Are Drake’s Tattoos?

Drake’s tattoos including portraits on his back, chest designs, and forearm ink

Drake’s back is covered with portraits. These include Aaliyah, Sade, Lil Wayne, and his parents.

On his chest, he has animals, words, and symbols. He also has a big owl (the OVO symbol).

His arms and forearms have smaller tattoos. 

I made a neck tattoos guide just for black men with over 36+ ideas.

want a forearm tat soon. check out this one too 👇

check out my guide on 30 forearm tattoos for Black men.


Drake Style & Haircut FAQ

Q1: What hairstyle does Drake have right now?

A1: As of 2025, Drake is rocking cornrows. Earlier in the year he had a mid-taper with curls, but now he’s back to braids. 


Q2: What watches is Drake known for?

A2: He’s been spotted with a Jacob & Co. Astronomia, Patek Philippe Nautilus, Rolex Daytona “John Mayer Dial,” and a Richard Mille 69 Tourbillon.


Q3: What earrings and chains does Drake wear?

A3: Drake usually wears diamond studs. For chains, he rocks the OVO piece or a custom diamond link chain.


Q4: What are Drake’s best shoes?

A4: He keeps it simple with his white Hot Step 2s and classic Air Force 1s.

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