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DJ Khaled: The Story

Originally known as Arab Attack, Khaled Mohamed Khaled, was born on November 26, 1975, in New Orleans Louisiana. He developed an interest in rap and soul music at a very young age, and his parents, both musicians, supported his interest. He began working in a record store in New Orleans which helped him lay the base for his career. DJ Khaled’s net worth kicked off when he started collaborating with some of today’s biggest names in the industry, including Birdman, Mavado, and Lil Wayne – before they had their big breakthrough. After Khaled started DJing, he moved to Miami and started working as a co-host of ‘2 Live Crew’ on The Luke Show on WEDR ‘90 Jamz’. Several years later, DJ Khaled got his own weeknight show on the radio.

DJ Khaled debuted with the album ‘Listen… the Album’, followed by ‘We the Best’, which spawned the hit singles ‘I’m So Hood’ featuring T-Pain, Trick Daddy, Plies, and Rick Ross, as well as ‘We Takin’ Over’ featuring Akon, TI, Rick Ross, Fat Joe, Birdman, and Lil Wayne. The DJ released his third album, ‘We Global’, featuring the smash hit ‘Go Hard’ in collaboration with Kanye West and T-Pain. DJ Khaled’s net worth went up as he launched his own record label, We the Best Music Group, and became president of Def Jam South in 2009.

DJ Khaled Net Worth

 

The famous DJ continued his streak of smash hits when he released the single ‘All I Do Is Win’, featuring Ludacris and Snoop Dogg, which went double platinum. His fourth album, ‘Victory’, noted low sales and modest success despite the guest verses from the likes of Drake, Rick Ross, Usher, and Young Jeezy. However, later that year, Khaled got lost on a jet ski in the Atlantic Ocean and Snapchatted his journey to safety. Apparently, that was the turning point which helped DJ Khaled’s net worth and success significantly, making him a global phenomenon.

Khaled continued his stellar collaboration on his next four albums, ’We the Best Forever’, ‘Kiss the Ring’, ‘Suffering from Success’, and ‘I Changed a Lot’ which featured Nicki Minaj, Nas, Jay-Z, Birdman, Future, Meek Mill, Big Sean, TI, Tyga, Jadakiss, Chris Brown and more. DJ Khaled’s sixth album, ‘Major Key’ became his first number one in his career, followed by the track ‘I Got the Keys’ with Future and Jay-Z and  ‘Nas Album Done’, featuring Nas

DJ Khaled Net Worth

The musician went on to release his tenth album ‘Grateful’ which topped the charts and noted great commercial success. ‘Grateful’ included DJ Khaled’s very first number one single, ‘I’m the One’, featuring Justin Bieber, Chance the Rapper, Quavo, and Lil Wayne, which also received an AMA for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Song in 2017. The lead single for ‘Grateful’ was the collaboration with Beyonce and Jay-Z, ‘Shining’. He won the DJ of the Year and MVP of the Year at the BET Hip Hop Awards in 2017, as well as Best Collaboration by Duo or Group for ‘Wild Thoughts’, featuring Rihanna and Bryson Tiller.

 

A part of DJ Khaled’s worth also comes from his other business ventures. Following Dr. Dre’s steps, the musician partnered with Bang & Olufsen, a company from Denmark, to launch his own headphones brand called ‘We the Best Sound’. In 2016, he wrote the book ‘The Keys’ which represents a memo on his life and advice on how to be successful. In the same year, he signed a deal and became a spokesperson for Ciroc. Khaled made a cameo in the ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’ promo and starred in an episode of ‘Let’s Get It’ entitled ‘Let’s Get It: Khaled’s Odyssey’. The producer also appeared on the big screen in ‘Pitch Perfect 3’. He’ll also be a part of FOX’s new singing competition, ‘The Four’, alongside P. Diddy, Meghan Trainor, and Charlie Walk.

DJ Khaled Net Worth

DJ Khaled’s salary is estimated to be $2 million. According to Forbes, DJ Khaled’s net worth raised significantly in 2016, when he had a total of $15 million annual earnings. In 2017, DJ Khaled’s net worth has been estimated at $20 million.

DJ Khaled: Net Worth & Spending Habits

If you were worth at least a small part of how much is DJ Khaled worth, you’d probably go hard in the real estate game. The hip-hop mogul owns a six-bedroom, seven-bathroom waterfront house in Miami. The 6,600 square-feet boast an ocean-facing pool and private dock, among other luxurious features. Khaled recently purchased a $9.9 million, seven-bedroom, eleven-bathroom, Beverly Hills mansion. DJ Khaled’s house is spread on 10,680 square-feet and features an entertaining area, a pool, a spa, an outdoor lounge, two terraced patios, and breathtaking city views.

DJ Khaled Net Worth: $20 Million

At the moment, the avid Rolls Royce lover owns a convertible Rolls Royce Dawn, an Arabian-blue Wraith Coupe, a metallic-black Ghost Sedan, and a Phantom VIII, among others.

Khaled doesn’t spare a thing when it comes to his one-year-old son. Asahd Khaled already has 1.8 million Instagram followers and lives a more lavish life than any baby out there. DJ Khaled’s son got an extravagant jungle-themed birthday party and an equally extravagant watch worth $100,000, doused in 11.5 carats of diamonds. Asahd is already a legend, being part of all of Khaled’s endeavors, starring in his videos and posing for album covers.

DJ Khaled Net Worth: $20 Million

Now you know what is DJ Khaled’s net worth, but what you may not know is that he’s also a big philanthropist. The rapper and executive have put over 28 clothing pieces for sale on Poshmark, including the ‘Grateful’ cover father-son matching suits, and donated a part of the proceeds to charity. He’s also supported the Global Fund, the i.am.angel foundation, Get Schooled, and RED. Khaled was one of the celebrities who answered to Kevin Hart’s challenge to donate to Hurricane Harvey relief.

DJ Khaled: CelebJury Ruling

DJ Khaled’s net worth and success have only one way to go, and that is all the way to the top. Being a radio host and an established DJ, Khaled is now one of the most famous record producers who has reached the peak of the fame. He’s also a successful record label executive, an author, and a great philanthropist. Come back to CelebJury to discover more net worth articles.