DJ Khaled
Khaled Mohamed Khaled
DJ Khaled is an American dj from New Orleans, Louisiana active since 1995.
- Profession
- DJ, Record producer, Record executive
- From
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Born
- November 26, 1975
- Years active
- 1995–present
Early life
Born in New Orleans to Palestinian immigrant parents and based for decades in Miami, Khaled Khaled began as a radio and club DJ on the Miami bass scene.
Career
He became a hit-making impresario, assembling all-star posse cuts like "All I Do Is Win" and "I'm the One," and turned his motivational persona into a social-media empire.
Major achievements
He has multiple number-one albums and a Grammy, alongside a major presence as a brand ambassador and author.
Legacy
DJ Khaled redefined the producer-curator role, building blockbuster collaborations and a motivational media brand.
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