David Guetta

Pierre David Guetta, who’s more known by his stage name David Guetta, is a French DJ and songwriter.

He gained fame as a commercially successful and critically acclaimed musician who has sold more than 10 million albums and 65 million singles.

Career

David Guetta gained his first success when he was a hip-hop DJ and did DMC-style competitions.

After that, he got an opportunity to record in a studio and released a single called Nation Rap in 1990.

In 2002, David released his initial album called Just a Little More Love and was sold more than 300,000 copies.

His second album Guetta Blaster was released three years later and received platinum certification from the French record industry, SNEP.

His third album, Pop Life, became hugely successful in mainland Europe. It also peaked #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and the American Dance Chart.

David’s international breakthrough was his fourth album, One Love. It was sold more than 5,5 million copies around the world. It led her to receive a nomination from Grammy Awards.

Throughout his career, the DJ has worked with the biggest pop stars including Rihanna, Britney Spears, and Lady Gaga.

He also received many awards including Billboard Music Awards, American Music Awards, and Grammy Awards.

Profile

Full name: Pierre David Guetta
Stage name: David Guetta
Nickname: Jack Back
Birthday: November 7, 1967
Birthplace: Paris, France
Zodiac sign: Scorpio
Nationality: French
Religion: Moroccan Jewish
Profession: DJ, Songwriter
Education: Law, Paris Nanterre University
Hobbies: Playing music
Facebook: @DavidGuetta
Twitter: @davidguetta
Threads: @davidguetta
Instagram: @davidguetta
TikTok: @davidguetta
YouTube: David Guetta Official

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearance

Height: 176 cm (5’9″)
Weight: 71 kg (157 lbs)
Blood Type: –
Hair Color: Light Brown
Eye Color: Green
Body Measurements: 40-35-14 (Bust -40, Waist -35, and Arms -14 inches)
Shoe Size: 10 (US)

Family

Father: Pierre Guetta
Mother: Monique Guetta
Brother: Bernard Guetta
Sister: Natalie Guetta
Children: Tim Elvis Eric, Angie

Girlfriend & Dating History

Cathy Lobé

David Guetta and Cathy Lobé, who was a nightclub manager by then, were married in 1992.

The couple has two children together, Tim Elvis Eric, who was born in February 2024, and Angie, who was born in September 2007.

Unfortunately, they announced their divorce after being married for 22 years, in March 2014.

None of them was present during the court hearing that took place in hearing and the reason behind their separation is not known.

Jessica Ledon

Shortly after his divorce with Cathy Lobé, David began dating Jessica Ledon, a Cuban-American actress, producer, and internet personality.

They began dating in 2015. During her appearance at the 2023 the Latin Grammys, he revealed that they are expecting a child together.

Net Worth

Multiple sources estimated his net worth to be anywhere between $150 million and $250 million. He earns his income through DJ-ing and releasing music.

Forbes estimated that his annual income was $37 million in 2015.

Music

David has sold more than 10 million albums and 65 million singles all over the world. In additions, his music also achieved over 14 billion streams.

In June 2021, the Financial Times reported that he had sold his music catalogue for $100 million to Warner Music.

Real Estate

He bought penthouse suite located in Paraiso Bay, South Florida, in 2012. The property was leased out for $18 thousand monthly in 2018.

In 2018, he purchased a condo lin the Setai Hotel & Residences building, in Miami, Florida, for $9.5 million. The condo has three bedrooms, while the building offers three swimming pools, a gym, and spa.

The condo was rented for $10 thousand to $28 thousand weekly, or around $25 thousand to $50 thousand monthly.

He purchased another property in Indian Creek private Island, Miami, Florida, in August 2023. He already put the property on the list for $69 million.

Charity

David raised more than $1.5 million of donation for COVID-19 causes.

Controversies

Received Backlashes for Remixing King Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud’s Tribute

In December 2018, a lot of people criticized David Guetta after the clips of his performance in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, circulated online.

The performance was done for the Formula E event, where other artists such as Enrique Iglesias, One Republic, and The Black Eyed Peas attended as well.

David was called out by human rights activists on various social media platforms due to his alleged ignorance, as he played songs that praise King Salman, who has an ominous human rights record.

Facts

His mother was a philosophy teacher, while his father taught sociology.
In the beginning, his parents said his career as a DJ is superficial.
He becomes a friend of a Danish producer named Morten.
His recommendation for a dance album is Michael Jackson’s Thriller and Daft Punk’s Homework.
The DJ looks up to Calvin Harris.
Paris, as the capital of art and fashion, has become David’s massive influence in his art.
The first album he purchased was from The Rolling Stone titled Some Girls.
When he started making money as a DJ, David bought an apartment in Paris.
In 1992, the DJ married a nightclub manager named Cathy Lobé.
David moved to Ibiza, Spain, in 1996.
The couple welcomed a son named Tim Elvis Eric on February 9, 2004.
David’s daughter called Angie was born on September 23, 2007.
At first, his children hated David’s job as a DJ because people asked him for pictures and they thought the people tried to steal their father.
When he released I Gotta Feeling, Oprah had a street shut down in Chicago and played that song, then David cried over it.
In March 2014, the couple divorced.
Once, David had to cancel a world tour because he lost the USB drive where he saved the musical.
During the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020, he raised funds and sent them to The Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City.
In December 2020, he held a virtual concert from Musée du Louvre as a fundraiser for UNICEF.
His ideal type is…

Quotes

“I want to party in space because I make alien music.”

“You know, kids come to see me in the same way that their parents would go to see a rock concert.”

“When you’re too relaxed it’s not good to create.”

“All the big artists I talk to say that they are trapped in a formula and they are looking for the music of tomorrow.”

“My studio is a laptop. Everybody I work with is the same. We make computer music, we’re the laptop generation.”

“I’m not the type of person to live in fear. I think positively.”

“Traveling all around the world, music sounds different.”

“I had the most reversed education possible. Every parent wants their son to be a businessman, respectable – me, it was the opposite. When I had an artist career my mum was like, ‘Oh finally, I’m proud of you!'”