DJ Khaled, born Mohamed Khaled on November 26, 1975, in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a well-known American record producer, rapper, radio host, DJ, and record label executive. He was raised by immigrant Palestinian parents and has previously stated his faith in Islam. Khaled had an early interest in rap and soul music after growing up in an Arabic music family. His brother, Alaa Khaled, is an actor.
Khaled has worked with prominent musicians like Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Demi Lovato, Cardi B, 21 Saυage, and T-Paι𝚗. He has amassed tremendous financial success through endorsement deals with companies such as Apple, T-Mobile, Ciroc, and Weight Watchers. Despite his affinity for footwear, he signed a deal with Jordan Brand to create his own sneaker collaborations. DJ Khaled has won numerous awards, including DJ of the Year at events such as the Ozone, MTV Video Music, Soul Train Music, and BET Awards. In 2019, he also won a Grammy Award.
While DJ Khaled does not possess a personal plane, he frequently travels worldwide in a Bombardier Global 7500 premium private jet worth $72 million. Although he is not the owner, he spends between $16,000 and $19,000 an hour to use it on his worldwide excursions. DJ Khaled’s net worth is estimated by Forbes to be around $80 million, based on his almost $200 million career earnings.