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DJ Khaled - Biography, Profile, Facts, and Career
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Khaled Mohammed Khaled, who’s more known by his stage name DJ Khaled, is an American DJ, songwriter, author, and record producer.

He’s best known for his extensive list of collaboration with high-profile artists and producers in the music industry, such as in Wild Thoughts feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller (2017) and POPSTAR feat. Drake (2021).

Career

Before the breakthrough of DJ Khaled, he had worked with other young artists, like Lil Wayne and Birdman. In 1998, he moved to Miami and became a co-host for The Luke Show.

He eventually released his first album in 2006 titled Listennn… the Album. It hit number 12 on the US Billboard 200 chart.

His next album named We the Best was released in 2007. It reached #28 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and received a gold certification from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).

He productively released albums. Several of them are Suffering from Success and Grateful.

Throughout his career, he had received many reputable awards, including Grammy Awards, iHeartRadio Music Awards, and MTV Video Music Awards.

DJ Khaled wrote a book titled The Keys in 2016. In that book, he tells his life stories and opinion on success.

In 2019, he appeared in an animated film called Spies in Disguise and an American action movie Bad Boys for Life.

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Profile

  • Real Name: Khaled Mohamed Khaled
  • Stage Name: DJ Khaled
  • Nickname: Arab Attack, Beat Novacane
  • Birthday: November 26, 1975
  • Birthplace: New Orleans, Louisiana, USA
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius
  • Nationality: American
  • Religion: Islam
  • Profession: DJ, Songwriter, author, Record Producer
  • Education: Dr. Phillips High School
  • Hobbies: Traveling and listening to music
  • Facebook: @officialdjkhaled
  • Twitter: @djkhaled
  • Threads: @djkhaled
  • Instagram: @djkhaled
  • TikTok: @djkhaled
  • YouTube: DJ Khaled Official

Height, Weight, & Physical Appearances 

  • Height: 168 cm (5’6″)
  • Weight: 105 Kg (231 lbs)
  • Blood Type: –
  • Hair Color: Black
  • Eye Color: Dark Brown
  • Body Measurements: –
  • Shoe Size: 11 (US)

Family 

  • Father: –
  • Mother: –
  • Brother: Alec Ledd
  • Sister: –
  • Children: Asahd Khaled, Aalam Khaled

Wife, Girlfriend, & Dating History

Nicole Tuck

Khaled married his now-wife, Nicole Tuck, in 2016. They have two children together, Asahd who was born in 2016 and Aalam who was born in 2020.

Net Worth 

Multiple sources estimated his net worth to be around $75 million to $80 million.

Media reported that he earned $30 million in 2017-2017 from his music and brands endorsements. Even though Khaled is one of the highest-earners in the hip-hop scene, most of his income doesn’t come from music in general.

Real Estate

He purchased a house in a gated community in LA in January 2017 for $9.9 million. The house was previously owned by Robbie Williams.

In April 2021, he sold the property for $12.5 million.

He bought a waterfront house in Miami in 2018, for nearly $26 million.

Facts

  • Khaled’s favorite song is Sexual Healing by Marvin Gaye.
  • His parents came to New Orleans with only 20 USD with him.
  • He met his wife, Nicole Tuck, in the 90s, but they keep their marriage secret.
  • Their first son, Asahd Tuck Khaled, was born in 2016.
  • He and his son became the cover of XXL magazine in 2017.
  • Khaled won DJ of the Year in the 2017 BET Hip Hop Awards.
  • In August 2018, he launched a luxury furniture line named We the Best Home.
  • He also founded a record label called We the Best Music Group in the same year.
  • Along with his wife, he built a foundation named We the Best Foundation.
  • He was nominated for 5 nominations in the 2018 BET Awards. Two of them are Album of The Year and Video of the Year.
  • Khaled also bought a waterfront home located in Miami for 25.9 million USD.
  • In 2019, Arab Attack donated his earnings for the rapper Nipsey Hussle’s children.
  • He appeared on the cover of XXL magazine again in 2019.
  • In 2020, he appeared in Justin Bieber’s docu-series Justin Bieber: Seasons.
  • His wife gave birth to their second son named Aalam Tuck Khaled in 2020.
  • Forbes magazine included him on the Celebrity 100 list in 2020.
  • During the coronavirus, he collaborated with Dove Men+Care and produced a handwashing song with his song.
  • He also donated 10k masks and supplies during the pandemic.
  • Khaled and his family became the cover of Parents magazine in 2020.
  • His ideal type is…

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Movies

  • Bad Boys: Ride or Die (2024), as Manny the Butcher
  • Demi Lovato: Dancing with the Devil (2021), as himself
  • Justin Bieber: Seasons (2020), as himself
  • Bad Boys for Life (2020), as Manny the Butcher
  • Tyler Perry’s Young Dylan (2020), as himself
  • Spies in Disguise (2019), as Ears (voice role)
  • The After Party (2018), as himself
  • Pitch Perfect 3 (2017), as himself
  • Shottas (2002), as Richie’s homeboy

Quotes

“I put cocoa butter all over my face and my iconic belly and my arms and legs. Why live rough? Live smooth.”

“At the end of the day, I understand that life has road blocks, and life is like school – you’ll be tested; we gotta pass it.”

“People will try to bring you down, but you gotta go up.”

“You gotta water your plants. Nobody can water them for you.”

“I wake up every day inspiring myself, because God gave me life.”

“Winning, to me, is easy. Winning more is the challenge.”

At the end of the day, I pray for the best.”

“Love to everybody who is out there progressing and taking things to the next level.”

Pics of DJ Khaled

1. DJ Khaled passionately works on his songs

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2. He hit 1 Billion Streams on Spotify in 2020!

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3. He enjoyed the latte at his home

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 4. He loves traveling

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5. Khaled wears a purple sweater on the beach

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FAQs

Who is DJ Khaled?

He is an American DJ, songwriter, author, and record producer.

Who is DJ Khaled’s real name?

His real name is Khaled Mohammed Khaled.

What makes DJ Khaled famous?

He’s best known for his extensive list of collaboration with high-profile artists and producers in the music industry, such as in Wild Thoughts feat. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller (2017) and POPSTAR feat. Drake (2021).

Where is DJ Khaled from?

He was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States.

How old is DJ Khaled?

He was born in 1975, and he is 50 years old as of 2025.

When does DJ Khaled celebrate his birthday?

He celebrates on the 26th of every November.

How tall is DJ Khaled?

His height is 5’6″ or 168 cm.

Who are DJ Khaled’s parents?

He did not reveal the names of his father and mother

Is DJ Khaled married?

Yes, he is married to Nicole Tuck. They tied the knot in 2016.

Who is DJ Khaled’s ex-girlfriend?

His ex-girlfriend is not known.

How rich is DJ Khaled?

His net worth is around $75 million to $80 million.

What is DJ Khaled’s nationality?

His nationality is American.

DJ Khaled is a talented DJ. With his talent and hard work, he eventually becomes an award-winning artist.