Real Name: Khaled Mohamed Khaled

Aliases: The Don Dada, Terror Squadian, Arab Attack

BORN:

Nov 26, 1975

AGE:

48

NET WORTH:

$75 million

HEIGHT:

5'8

BIO

With his magnetic personality, catchphrases and penchant for making anthems, DJ Khaled has evolved into a one-of-kind artist for the ages. He began his career working in record stores, helping artists like Lil Wayne and Birdman in their music careers. Khaled moved to Miami in 1998 where he began working in radio, co-hosting with Luther Campbell of 2 Live Crew on The Luke Show on WEDR 99 Jamz. Since 2006, as a record producer, radio personality and DJ, he has executive produced 11 studio albums. He became president of Def Jam Records South in 2009 and also co-founded the record label We the Best Music Group. Khaled has also served as a judge on the singing competition series The Four. As a pitchman, he has endorsement deals with Apple, Ciroc, Champ Sports, Mentos and Weight Watchers.

PROPS

Founded We The Best Music in 2008
Owns Finga Licking restaurant in Florida
Managed by Roc Nation
Spokesperson for Weight Watchers
Designed and launched the luxury furniture line We the Best Home in 2018
His book The Keys became a New York Times Best Seller
Appeared in Spies In Disguise and Bad Boys For Life

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Top DJ Khaled Questions

Is DJ Khaled from Miami?

DJ Khaled was born in New Orleans, but claims Miami as his home.

Is DJ Khaled a member of the Terror Squad?

DJ Khaled was discovered by Fat Joe, who put him in the Terror Squad.

What ethnicity is DJ Khaled?

DJ Khaled is Palestinian-American.

What did DJ Khaled do for a living before producing?

DJ Khaled worked as a DJ for a South Florida radio station called 99 Jamz.

How many children does DJ Khaled have?

DJ Khaled shares two sons with his partner Nichole Tuck: Asahd Tuck Khaled (born in 2016) and Aalam Khaled (born in 2020).

What religion is DJ Khaled?

He's a Muslim.

DJ Khaled

Real name: Khaled Mohamed Khaled

Aliases: The Don Dada, Terror Squadian, Arab Attack

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News | Dec 8, 2023, 1:00 AM PST

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News | Nov 30, 2023, 2:30 PM PST

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Future Celebrates DJ Khaled's Birthday Alongside Raekwon, Jermaine Dupri & Slick Rick

Future Celebrates DJ Khaled's Birthday Alongside Raekwon, Jermaine Dupri & Slick Rick

News | Nov 26, 2023, 2:15 PM PST

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News | Nov 23, 2023, 5:00 PM PST

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News | Nov 16, 2023, 8:45 PM PST

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News | Nov 13, 2023, 3:00 AM PST

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DJ Khaled Handles His Own Bills: ‘I Don’t Believe In Accountants Or Money Managers’

DJ Khaled Handles His Own Bills: ‘I Don’t Believe In Accountants Or Money Managers’

News | Nov 9, 2023, 4:30 PM PST

DJ Khaled Confirms Tony Yayo's Curved Handshake Story: 'I Couldn't Do It'

DJ Khaled Confirms Tony Yayo's Curved Handshake Story: 'I Couldn't Do It'

News | Nov 9, 2023, 7:30 AM PST