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

Statik Selektah Inspired By DJ Khaled For Next Album

Statik Selektah Inspired By DJ Khaled For Next Album

News | Jun 8, 2016, 2:42 PM PDT

DJ Khaled Drives Down PCH With Naomi Campbell

DJ Khaled Drives Down PCH With Naomi Campbell

Videos | Jun 5, 2016, 12:07 PM PDT

Tweets Is Watching: 2 Chainz Says He’s The Best Feature On Kanye West’s New Track

Tweets Is Watching: 2 Chainz Says He’s The Best Feature On Kanye West’s New Track

Editorials | Jun 5, 2016, 6:00 AM PDT

DJ Khaled To Premiere “Record Of The Summer” Featuring Drake Later Today

DJ Khaled To Premiere “Record Of The Summer” Featuring Drake Later Today

News | Jun 3, 2016, 7:15 AM PDT

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DJ Khaled Poses With Lion For "Major Key" Album, Claims To Have New Drake Vocals

DJ Khaled Poses With Lion For "Major Key" Album, Claims To Have New Drake Vocals

News | May 28, 2016, 2:14 PM PDT

The D’USSÉ Don: DJ Khaled Announces Partnership With D’USSÉ Cognac

The D’USSÉ Don: DJ Khaled Announces Partnership With D’USSÉ Cognac

News | May 22, 2016, 11:30 AM PDT

DJ Khaled’s New Song With Jay Z Will Be Your Summer Anthem, Future Says

DJ Khaled’s New Song With Jay Z Will Be Your Summer Anthem, Future Says

News | May 15, 2016, 11:15 AM PDT

DJ Khaled & Fiancée Expecting First Child Together

DJ Khaled & Fiancée Expecting First Child Together

News | May 2, 2016, 8:00 AM PDT

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DJ Khaled Misses Court Date, Makes Beyonce Tour Date

DJ Khaled Misses Court Date, Makes Beyonce Tour Date

News | Apr 28, 2016, 9:22 AM PDT

MTV2 Special Taping Of CRWN With DJ Khaled

DJ Khaled Discusses Role On Beyonce's "Formation" Tour

News | Apr 20, 2016, 2:31 PM PDT