DJ Khaled is an American record producer, DJ, radio personality, author and record label executive with a net worth of $20 million.
Genres: Hip hop, R&B
Instruments: Keyboards, turntables, sampler
Labels: We The Best, Roc Nation, Cash Money, Young Money, Def Jam South, Epic, Republic
Associated acts: Bun B, Fat Joe, Drake, Chris Brown, Nas, Jadakiss, Meek Mill, Lil Wayne, Birdman, Busta Rhymes, Rick Ross, Future, Terror Squad, T.I., Jay Z, Ludacris, Pitbull, Mavado, Akon, Trick Daddy, The Game, Brisco, 2 Chainz, Nicki Minaj, Jeremih
Albums: Listennn… the Album, We Global, We the Best, Victory, We the Best Forever, Kiss the Ring, Suffering from Success, Major Key, I Changed a Lot, Grateful
Songs: Grammy Family, Holla at me, We Takin’ Over, I’m So Hood, Go Hard, fed Up, All I Do is Win, Welcome to My Hood, It Ain’t Over Til It’s Over, Legendary, Take It to the Head, No New Friends, They Don’t Love You No More, Gold Slugs, How Many Times, Holy Key, I Got the Keys, Do You Mind, Shining
Early Life and Career
Khaled was born in 1975 to Palestinian parents. His musician parents used to play Arabic Music that’s how Khaled developed an interest in rap and soul music. His parents encouraged him on his interest and Khaled got a job in a local recording store. He met and formed alliances with many upcoming talents such as Lil Wayne, Birdman and Mavado. Khaled began DJing in reggae soundclashes and mixing dancehalls.
Path to Fame and Success
In June 2006, Khaled released his debut album Listennn… the Album which was very successful. He released his second album We The Best in 2007. His third album We Global was released in 2008. Khaled released his 4th album Victory in 2010. This album wasn’t sold very well. His fifth album We the Best Forever was released in 2011. His sixth album Kiss the Ring was released in 2012.
DJ Khaled released his seventh album Suffering from Success in 2013. His 8th album I Changed a Lot was released in 2015. He released his 9th album Major Key in 2016. Currently, DJ Khaled is working on his 10th album Grateful which is scheduled to be released in 2017.
In 2015-2016, Khaled gained a lot of fame with his snapchat videos detailing his “key to success”. He got a lot of attention from all over the Internet. Khaled became an Internet phenomenon and some people described him as a living meme.
Personal Life
In 2016, Khaled wrote and published a book titled The Keys in which he offers his opinions on success, mogul talk and real life stories. He is engaged to Nicole Tuck and has a son who was born in October 2016.
Awards
DJ Khaled has won several awards in his career including BET Awards, BET hip hop awards and 2008 DJ of the Year Ozone Award. He has also been nominated twice for Grammy awards.
DJ Khaled Net Worth 2017
DJ Khaled has an estimated net worth of $20 Million.
DJ Khaled Earnings
Album | Earnings |
---|---|
We Global | $850,000 |
We the Best | $770,000 |
Victory | $940,000 |
Listennn: The Album | $650,000 |
I Changed a Lot | $1.25 million |
DJ Khaled Net Worth over the Years
Year | Net Worth |
---|---|
2013 | $7 million |
2014 | $10 million |
2015 | $5 million (Crisis) |
2016 | $15 million |
2017 | $20 million |
DJ Khaled Stats
Full Name: Khaled Mohamed Khaled
Birth Date: November 26, 1975
Birth Place: New Orleans, Louisiana
Age: 41
Nationality: American
Race: Palestinian
Profession: DJ, record producer, record label executive, author, radio personality
Height: 5 ft 6 in
Religion: Islam
Marital Status: Engaged
Partner: Nicole Tuck
Children: 1
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