Khaled Mohamed Khaled was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on November 26, 1975, to Palestinian parents who had immigrated to the United States. He has stated that he is a devoted Muslim. Alec Ledd (Alaa Khaled) is his brother. His parents were also artists who specialised in Arabic music. As a child, Khaled acquired an interest in rap and soul music, which his parents encouraged. He worked in a local record store, which aided in the development of his musical career.
Personal Life
Asahd Tuck Khaled, Khaled’s kid with wife Nicole Tuck, was born on October 23, 2016. Khaled gained global notoriety after live-streaming the birth on Snapchat. Tuck gave birth to their second son on January 20, 2020.
Khaled paid $9.9 million for Robbie Williams’ old home in Mulholland Estates, a gated enclave in Los Angeles, in January 2017. He sold this home for $12.5 million in April 2021, $1.5 million more than his original asking price. Khaled paid $25.9 million for a beachfront mansion in Miami in 2018. DJ Khaled made $30 million between September 2017 and September 2018 from touring, production, and, most crucially, sponsorships. The vast bulk of his annual profits come from sponsorships with firms such as Ciroc, Apple, and even Weight Watchers. He is one of the highest-paid persons in hip-hop, although his fortune has little to do with hip-hop or even music in general.
Career
Khaled rose to prominence in the 1990s as a DJ on Miami hip-hop radio station 99 Jamz. Terror Squad hired Khaled as their DJ because of his work at the radio station. After a few credits with Terror Squad, Khaled transitioned towards album curating and released his debut studio album “Listennn… the Album” in 2006. Khaled’s subsequent albums include “We The Best” in 2007, “We Global” in 2008, “Victory” in 2010, “We the Best Forever” in 2011, “Kiss the Ring” in 2012, “Suffering from Success” in 2013, “I Changed A Lot” in 2015, “Major Key” in 2016, “Grateful” in 2017, and “Father of Asahd” in 2019. “Khaled Khaled” is his debut album.
“All I Do Is Win,” featuring Ludacris, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, and T-Pain, is one of Khaled’s most successful tracks. The song is from Khaled’s 2010 album “Victory,” and it was the second single from the album. The RIAA certified the song three times platinum. Due to his larger-than-life attitude, numerous Snapchat videos of Khaled discussing his “key to success” received a lot of attention in late 2015 and early 2016. He became an internet sensation, and others dubbed him a “living meme.” Today, Khaled is a highly sought-after hip-hop producer and a well-known social media celebrity.
In 2018, he opened for Demi Lovato on her Tell Me You Love Me Tour, which began in San Diego, California in February 2018 and ended in July 2018. DJ Khaled released a new video for “Wish Wish,” which features Cardi B and 21 Savage, on May 21, 2019. The trailer, directed by Khaled and Eif Rivera, has a lot of explosives, flames, and motocross riders, and appears to be a B-level early-2000s street-racing movie rushed into production to capitalise on the popularity of the original Fast and Furious.
Khaled’s book “The Keys” debuted on the New York Times Best Seller list. The book covers his thoughts on achievement, personal tales, and descriptions of contributions from other musicians. He has also worked as an actor, appearing in “Pitch Perfect 3,” “Spies in Disguise,” and “Bad Boys for Life” in 2017.
In 2008, he was named DJ of the Year at both the Ozone Awards and the BET Hip Hop Awards. He received the ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Awards in 2016 for Best R&B/Hip-Hop Song for “Hold You Down” and “How Many Times.” Chris Brown, August Alsina, Future, and Jeremiah all appear in both songs. In 2017, he won Best R&B/Hip-Hop Song for “I Got the Keys” (with Jay-Z and Future) and Best Rap Song for “For Free” (featuring Drake) at the ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Awards. Also in 2017, he won the American Music Awards for Favourite Rap/Hip-Hop Song for “I’m the One” (with Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, and Lil Wayne).
Legal Issues
Khaled agreed to a $750,000 settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission in November 2018 for failing to disclose payments accepted from initial coin offering issuers, including a personal $50,000 promotional payment from beleaguered cryptocurrency firm Centra Tech Inc., whose co-founders were indicted for fraud in May 2018. The SEC stated that “they are its first cases involving charges for violating rules on touting investments in so-called initial coin offerings, or ICOs.” Floyd Mayweather Jr., the boxer, was also involved in this incident.
Net Worth
DJ Khaled is a $75 million net-worth American record producer, radio personality, rapper, DJ, and record label executive. DJ Khaled is also the DJ for the hip-hop group Terror Squad and a radio personality for the Miami-based urban music radio station WEDR. DJ Khaled also makes tens of millions of dollars via endorsement partnerships with brands like as Weight Watchers, T-Mobile Ciroc, and Apple.
Facts
| Net Worth | $75 Million |
| Date of Birth | Nov 26, 1975 (47 years old) |
| Place of Birth | New Orleans |
| Gender | Male |
| Height | 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m) |
| Profession | Disc jockey, Record producer, Radio personality, Rapper, Music executive, Songwriter |
| Nationality | United States of America |
