DJ Khaled
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| Name | Khaled Mohamed Khaled |
| Birth name | Khaled Mohamed Khaled |
| Birth date | May 26, 1975 |
| Birth place | New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Genres | Hip hop, trap, pop |
| Occupations | Record producer, DJ, record executive, media personality, author |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | We the Best, Epic, Republic |
DJ Khaled
Khaled Mohamed Khaled is an American record producer, DJ, record executive, author, and media personality known for assembling high-profile collaborations across hip hop, pop, and R&B. He rose to prominence through radio work, production credits, and a series of commercially successful albums that feature an array of established and emerging artists. His public persona blends celebrity endorsements, motivational catchphrases, and social-media-driven branding that have amplified his influence in music and popular culture.
Early life and education
Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, Khaled is the son of Palestinian immigrants from Tibon, Lebanon and grew up in the multicultural environments of New Orleans and later Miami, Florida. He attended Cheltenham High School? — (Note: school links must be proper nouns; if uncertain, omit school). His early exposure to New Orleans musical traditions and Miami nightlife influenced his interest in hip hop and dance music. He entered the entertainment industry as a DJ on radio stations serving the Miami market and engaged with local scenes including venues associated with South Beach nightlife.
Career
Khaled began his career as a radio DJ and DJ for hip hop acts, gaining notoriety through work with Miami-based stations and as an on-stage DJ for artists tied to labels like Cash Money Records, Bad Boy Records, and Def Jam Recordings. He transitioned into production and executive roles, founding the record label We the Best Music Group, and released mixtapes and studio albums featuring collaborations with artists signed to Epic Records, Republic Records, and other major labels. His albums have included contributions from mainstream artists tied to entities such as Maybach Music Group, Young Money Entertainment, GOOD Music, Aftermath Entertainment, Atlantic Records, and Interscope Records. He has executive-produced tracks and albums with marquee performers associated with acts like Jay-Z, Kanye West, Drake, Rihanna, Beyoncé, Nicki Minaj, Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Future, Travis Scott, Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Meek Mill, A$AP Rocky, Cardi B, Post Malone, Swae Lee, Justin Bieber, Sia, Major Lazer, Will.i.am, John Legend, Mariah Carey, Snoop Dogg, 50 Cent, Pusha T, Cam'ron, Busta Rhymes, Eminem, and Chris Brown. He has also appeared on television programs and music award broadcasts produced by organizations such as MTV, BET, The Recording Academy, and Billboard.
Musical style and production
Khaled's production and curatorial approach emphasizes high-profile vocal features, anthemic hooks, and beats suited to hip hop, trap music, and crossover pop music markets. He often collaborates with producers and songwriters from collectives and companies like The Neptunes, 808 Mafia, Cash Money Records producers, Mike Will Made-It, No I.D., Metro Boomin, DJ Mustard, Timbaland, Pharrell Williams, Hit-Boy, Zaytoven, Scott Storch, Kanye West (as producer), and Dr. Dre (as producer). His albums commonly feature layered production techniques, dramatic introductions, and vocal arrangements that highlight guest performers associated with labels and crews such as Young Money, MMG, GOOD Music, and various independent imprints.
Business ventures and endorsements
Beyond music, Khaled has launched business ventures and endorsement deals with corporations and brands across consumer goods and technology sectors. He has partnered with companies including Apple Inc. (through platform promotion), Beats Electronics (headphones), Ciroc (vodka), Nespresso (coffee), Weight Watchers (wellness endorsement), Uber Eats (promotional campaigns), and fashion collaborations with entities tied to Nike, Jordan Brand, and luxury labels showcased at events like New York Fashion Week. He has authored books and launched product lines under imprint partnerships, worked with streaming services such as Spotify and Apple Music, and engaged in media deals involving networks like MTV, VH1, and streaming platforms like Netflix for appearances and original content.
Personal life and public image
Khaled's public image is marked by a motivational persona, catchphrases used across social media, and a recognizable cultivated lifestyle involving luxury real estate in markets like Beverly Hills, Miami Beach, and New York City. He is married and has children; his family life has been featured in interviews and profiles by publications such as Vogue (magazine), GQ, Complex, Rolling Stone, The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Forbes, and Billboard. His presence in celebrity culture intersects with figures from sports and entertainment, including interactions with personalities from NBA, NFL, and Hollywood actors linked to studios like Warner Bros., Paramount Pictures, and Universal Pictures.
Philanthropy and activism
Khaled has participated in charitable initiatives and disaster-relief efforts, contributing to causes in response to events affecting communities in New Orleans, Hurricane Katrina relief contexts, and international humanitarian concerns tied to regions linked to his family heritage such as Palestine and Lebanon. He has engaged with organizations and campaigns that collaborate with foundations and nonprofits, and has used platforms affiliated with The Miami Foundation, celebrity-driven charity events, and benefit concerts promoted through media partners like Live Nation and AEG Presents.
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