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Real Name: Khaled Mohamed Khaled

Aliases: The Don Dada, Terror Squadian, Arab Attack

DJ Khaled
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

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.
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