DJ Khaled is an American record producer, radio host, rapper, DJ and record label executive who has a net worth of $75 million. DJ Khaled is also a radio host for Miami-based urban music radio station WEDR and DJ for hip hop group Terror Squad. DJ Khaled makes hundreds of millions in deals with companies like Weight Watchers, T-Mobile Cirque and Apple.
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Category: Richest Celebrities › Rappers
Net Worth: $75 Million
Date of Birth: Nov 26, 1975
Place of Birth: New Orleans
Gender: Male
Height: 5 ft 6 in (1.68 m)
Profession: Disc jockey, Radio personality, Record producer
Nationality: United States of America
Early Life
Khalid Muhammad Khalid was born on November 26, 1975, in New Orleans, Louisiana, to Palestinian parents who immigrated to the United States. He describes himself as a staunch Muslim. Her brother Alec Laid (Alaa Khaled) is an actor. His parents were Arab musicians. Khalid developed an interest in rap and soul music as a young boy and his interest was supported by his parents. He worked at a local record store, which helped lay the foundation for his music career.
Career
Khalid first rose to fame in the early 1990s when he was a DJ at Miami hip-hop radio station Radio 99 Jamz. His work at the radio station inspired the Terror Squad to hire Khalid as a DJ. After receiving several credits to his name with Terror Squad, Khalid began orchestrating albums and in 2006 released his debut studio album, Dinla…Album. Khaled released We The Best in 2007, We Global in 2008 and Victory in 2010. 2011’s We Are The Best Ever, 2012’s Kiss The Ring, 2013’s Suffering From Luck, 2015’s You’ve Changed Too Much, and 2016’s, Master Key. I am grateful for 2017. Ashad’s father in 2019. His album “Khalid Khalid” is scheduled to be released in 2020.
One of Khalid’s most successful songs is “All I Do Is Win” with Ludacris, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg and T-Pain. The song is taken from Khalid’s 2010 album Victory and is the album’s second single.
In late 2015 and early 2016, some of Khalid’s Snapchat videos discussing the “keys to success” attracted a lot of attention due to his fanatical personality. He became an internet star and was called a “living meme” by some. Today, Khaled is one of the most sought-after hip-hop producers and a hugely popular social media personality.
In 2018, she joined Demi Lovato as the opening act for her Tell Me You Love Me Tour, which began in February 2018 in San Diego, California and ran through July 2018.
On May 21, 2019, DJ Khaled shared a new video for “Wish Wish”. Directed by Khalid and Yves Rivera, the clip features plenty of explosions, fire, and motocross riders, making it feel like a road movie from the early 2000s to capitalize on the success of the first Fast and the Furious movie.
Khaled wrote The Keys, which made the New York Times bestseller list. The book includes his thoughts on success, tells stories about life and describes the contributions of other musicians.
Awards
In 2008, he was awarded DJ of the Year at both the Ozone Awards and the BET Hip Hop Awards. In 2016, he won the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Award for Best R&B/Hip-Hop Song for “Hold You Down” and “How Many Times”. Both songs feature August Alsina, Chris Brown, Future and Jeremiah. In 2017, he won the ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Award for Best R&B/Hip-Hop Song for “I Got the Keys” (featuring Jay-Z and Future) and Best for “For Free” (featuring Drake) Rap Song Won. Also in 2017, he won Best Rap/Hip-Hop Song at the American Music Awards for “I’m the One” (featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper and Lil Wayne).
DJ Khaled’s Career Earnings By Year
2014: $7 million
2015: $8 million
2016: $15 million
2017: $24 million
2018: $27 million
