Real Name: Khaled Mohamed Khaled

Aliases: The Don Dada, Terror Squadian, Arab Attack

BORN:

Nov 26, 1975

AGE:

49

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

DJ Khaled "I Changed A Lot" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, iTunes Purchase Link & Album Stream

DJ Khaled "I Changed A Lot" Release Date, Cover Art, Tracklist, iTunes Purchase Link & Album Stream

News | Oct 23, 2015, 7:30 AM PDT

Rap Release Dates: Rihanna, DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, Logic

Rap Release Dates: Rihanna, DJ Khaled, Rick Ross, Logic

News | Oct 13, 2015, 6:00 AM PDT

DJ Khaled f. Fetty Wap, August Alsina & Chris Brown - "Gold Slugs"

DJ Khaled f. Fetty Wap, August Alsina & Chris Brown - "Gold Slugs"

Videos | Oct 12, 2015, 9:30 AM PDT

DJ Khaled Goes Sneaker Shopping With Complex

DJ Khaled Goes Sneaker Shopping With Complex

Videos | Sep 14, 2015, 6:00 PM PDT

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Puff Daddy, Rick Ross, Meek Mill & Others Congratulate Floyd Mayweather On 49th Career Win

Puff Daddy, Rick Ross, Meek Mill & Others Congratulate Floyd Mayweather On 49th Career Win

News | Sep 13, 2015, 7:00 AM PDT

DJ Khaled Counter-Sues Jewelry Company For Fraud

DJ Khaled Counter-Sues Jewelry Company For Fraud

News | Jul 20, 2015, 10:30 AM PDT

DJ Premier, DJ Mustard & DJ Khaled Curating Largest Soundtrack In NBA 2K History

DJ Premier, DJ Mustard & DJ Khaled Curating Largest Soundtrack In NBA 2K History

News | Jul 9, 2015, 2:45 PM PDT

DJ Khaled Addresses Birdman & Lil Wayne Beef; Updates Cash Money Status

DJ Khaled Addresses Birdman & Lil Wayne Beef; Updates Cash Money Status

News | May 11, 2015, 2:00 PM PDT

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DJ Khaled, Tyga & Peter Rosenberg To Select Forbes 2015 Hip Hop Cash Princes

DJ Khaled, Tyga & Peter Rosenberg To Select Forbes 2015 Hip Hop Cash Princes

News | Mar 27, 2015, 11:00 AM PDT

Snoop Dogg & DJ Khaled Announce TAO Nightclub Residencies In Las Vegas

Snoop Dogg & DJ Khaled Announce TAO Nightclub Residencies In Las Vegas

News | Mar 8, 2015, 1:00 PM PDT