DJ Khaled Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is DJ Khaled’s Net Worth?

A net worth of $95 million belongs to DJ Khaled, an American record producer, radio personality, rapper, DJ, and record label executive. His career began as a radio host for the urban music station WEDR-FM. As a DJ and record producer, he has collaborated with numerous high-profile artists, earning recognition in the industry. He established his own record label, We the Best Music Group, and has released several successful albums, including “We the Best,” “We the Best Forever,” and “Grateful.” His albums frequently feature an impressive lineup of guest artists, highlighting his talent for bringing together top musical talent.

DJ Khaled has emerged as a cultural icon, well-known for his contagious enthusiasm and motivational sayings such as “We the Best” and “Another One.” His music typically fuses hip-hop, rap, and R&B, featuring hit singles like “I’m on One,” “All I Do Is Win,” and “Wild Thoughts.” In addition to his music career, Khaled has branched into writing, authoring the book “The Keys,” which shares his insights on achieving success.

In addition to his music income, DJ Khaled has secured tens of millions through endorsement deals with firms like Weight Watchers, T-Mobile Ciroc, and Apple.

Early Life

Born on November 26, 1975, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Khaled Mohamed Khaled comes from Palestinian parents who moved to the United States. He has openly identified as a devout Muslim. His brother, Alec Ledd (Alaa Khaled), is an actor, while his parents were musicians who performed Arabic music. From a young age, Khaled nurtured a passion for rap and soul music, which his parents encouraged. His experience working in a local record store laid the groundwork for his future music career.

Career

Khaled gained initial fame in the 1990s while working as a DJ at the Miami hip-hop radio station 99 Jamz. This position eventually led the group Terror Squad to recruit him as their DJ. After earning some credits with Terror Squad, he transitioned to curating albums, releasing his debut studio album “Listennn… the Album” in 2006. Following this, he released “We The Best” in 2007, “We Global” in 2008, “Victory” in 2010, “We the Best Forever” in 2011, “Kiss the Ring” in 2012, “Suffering from Success” in 2013, “I Changed A Lot” in 2015, “Major Key” in 2016, “Grateful” in 2017, and “Father of Asahd” in 2019. His latest album, “Khaled Khaled,” was released in 2021, with “God Did” following in 2022.

One of Khaled’s most successful tracks is “All I Do Is Win,” featuring Ludacris, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, and T-Pain. This song appears on his 2010 album “Victory” and served as the album’s second single. It has achieved triple platinum certification from the RIAA.

In late 2015 and early 2016, Khaled’s Snapchat videos discussing his “key to success” gained significant popularity due to his vibrant personality. This led to him becoming an internet sensation, with many referring to him as a “living meme.” Today, Khaled stands as one of the most in-demand producers in hip-hop and a prominent figure on social media.

In 2018, he accompanied Demi Lovato as the opening act on her Tell
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The Me You Love Me Tour began in San Diego, California, in February 2018 and continued until July 2018.

On May 21, 2019, DJ Khaled released a new video for “Wish Wish,” featuring Cardi B and 21 Savage. Directed by Khaled alongside Eif Rivera, the video is filled with explosions, fire, and motocross riders, resembling a B-level street-racing film from the early 2000s that aimed to profit from the popularity of the first Fast and The Furious.

Khaled authored the book “The Keys,” which achieved New York Times Best Seller status. The publication shares his views on success, narrates personal stories, and contains insights from various musicians.

Additionally, he has ventured into acting, featuring in “Pitch Perfect 3” (2017), “Spies in Disguise” (2019), and “Bad Boys for Life” (2020).

Awards

Khaled was honored with the DJ of the Year award at both the Ozone Awards and BET Hip Hop Awards in 2008. In 2016, he received the ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Awards for Best R&B/Hip-Hop Songs with “Hold You Down” and “How Many Times,” featuring the likes of Chris Brown, August Alsina, Future, and Jeremiah. In 2017, he won the ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Awards for Best R&B/Hip-Hop Song for “I Got the Keys” (with Jay-Z and Future) and the Best Rap Song award for “For Free” (featuring Drake). That same year, he captured the Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Song award at the American Music Awards for “I’m the One” (featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, and Lil Wayne). By 2023, Khaled has accumulated 13 BET Hip Hop Awards, two BET Awards, one Soul Train Music Award, an MTV Video Music Award, an MTV Europe Music Award, and a Grammy.

Legal Issues

In November 2018, Khaled reached a settlement totaling $750,000 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) due to his failure to disclose payments he received from issuers involved in an initial coin offering. This included a personal promotional payment of $50,000 from the struggling cryptocurrency firm Centra Tech Inc., whose co-founders faced fraud charges in May 2018. According to the SEC, “these are the first cases to involve charges for violating regulations related to touting investments in so-called initial coin offerings, or ICOs.” Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. was also associated with this matter.

Personal Life

Khaled and his spouse, Nicole Tuck, welcomed their first son, Asahd Tuck Khaled, on October 23, 2016. He gained significant attention after live-streaming the birth on his Snapchat account. Their second son, Aalam Tuck Khaled, was born on January 20, 2020.

Salary Highlights

From September 2017 to September 2018, DJ Khaled amassed an impressive $30 million through touring, producing, and especially endorsements. A significant portion of his annual income comes from endorsements with major brands like Ciroc, Apple, and Weight Watchers. He stands as one of the highest earners in hip-hop, and much of his wealth is not directly tied to music.

DJ Khaled’s Career Earnings By Year

2014: $7 million

2015: $8 million

2016: $15 million

2017: $24 million

2018: $27 million

2019: $39 million

2020: $35 million

2021: $35 million

2022: $20 million

2023: $15 million

Total (to date): $225 million

Real Estate

In January 2017, Khaled acquired Robbie Williams’s previous residence in Mulholland Estates, a gated community in Los Angeles, for $9.9 million. He later sold this property in April 2021 for $12.5 million, exceeding his original asking price by $1.5 million!

Khaled also purchased a waterfront property in Miami for $25.9 million in 2018.