DJ Khaled Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is DJ Khaled’s Net Worth?

An American DJ, record producer, radio personality, rapper, and record label executive, DJ Khaled boasts a net worth of $95 million. He kicked off his career as a radio host on WEDR-FM, an urban music station. His work as a DJ and music producer led him to collaborate with several prominent artists, gaining widespread recognition. Khaled established his own record label named We the Best Music Group and has released a number of successful studio albums, such as “We the Best,” “We the Best Forever,” and “Grateful.” Many of his albums feature an impressive roster of guest artists, reflecting his knack for uniting top talent within the music scene.

DJ Khaled has garnered fame for his contagious enthusiasm and motivational catchphrases like “We the Best” and “Another One,” becoming a cultural icon in the process. His music merges genres like hip-hop, rap, and R&B, and includes hit singles such as “I’m on One,” “All I Do Is Win,” and “Wild Thoughts.” Beyond his musical endeavors, Khaled has dabbled in other ventures, including authoring a book titled “The Keys,” which offers his perspectives on achieving success.

In addition to his music career, DJ Khaled has amassed tens of millions through endorsement partnerships with various companies, including Weight Watchers, T-Mobile, Ciroc, and Apple.

Early Life

Khaled Mohamed Khaled was born in New Orleans, Louisiana, on November 26, 1975, to Palestinian parents who immigrated to the U.S. He has described himself as a devoted Muslim, and his brother, Alec Ledd (Alaa Khaled), is an actor. Both of Khaled’s parents were musicians with a focus on Arabic music. As a child, Khaled developed a passion for rap and soul music, with his parents encouraging this interest. His job at a local record store provided a foundational experience for his future music career.

Career

Khaled gained fame in the 1990s as a DJ on Miami’s hip-hop radio station 99 Jamz. His role there earned him a position as the DJ for the group Terror Squad. After accumulating some credits with the group, Khaled transitioned to album curation, 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, with “Khaled Khaled” debuting in 2021 and “God Did” in 2022.

Among Khaled’s most notable hits is “All I Do Is Win,” featuring Ludacris, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, and T-Pain, from his 2010 album “Victory,” which served as the record’s second single. The song has received three platinum certifications from the RIAA.

An internet sensation emerged in late 2015 and early 2016 when Snapchat clips featuring Khaled discussing his “key to success” captivated audiences, highlighting his larger-than-life personality. This brought him immense popularity, with many referring to him as a “living meme.” Today, Khaled stands as one of hip-hop’s most in-demand producers and a prominent figure on social media.

In 2018, he served as the opening act alongside Demi Lovato for her Tell
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The Me You Love Me Tour started in San Diego, California, in February 2018 and continued until July 2018.

On May 21, 2019, DJ Khaled unveiled a new video for “Wish Wish,” featuring Cardi B and 21 Savage. Directed by both Khaled and Eif Rivera, the video showcases numerous explosions, fire, and motocross riders, reminiscent of a B-level street-racing film from the early 2000s, seemingly designed to capitalize on the success of the first Fast and The Furious.

Khaled authored the book “The Keys,” which gained a spot on the New York Times Best Seller list. The book includes his insights on success, shares life experiences, and highlights contributions from various musicians.

In addition to his music career, he has been an actor, appearing in “Pitch Perfect 3” (2017), “Spies in Disguise” (2019), and “Bad Boys for Life” (2020).

Awards

In 2008, he won DJ of the Year titles at both the Ozone Awards and the BET Hip Hop Awards. By 2016, he secured ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Awards for Best R&B/Hip-Hop Songs for “Hold You Down” and “How Many Times,” both featuring Chris Brown, August Alsina, Future, and Jeremiah. In 2017, he earned ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Awards for Best R&B/Hip-Hop Song for “I Got the Keys” (featuring Jay-Z and Future) and for Best Rap Song for “For Free” (featuring Drake). That same year, he also won the American Music Awards for Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Song with “I’m the One” (featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, and Lil Wayne). By 2023, Khaled’s accolades include 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 of $750,000 with the Securities and Exchange Commission due to his failure to disclose payments received from issuers of an initial coin offering. This included a personal $50,000 promotional payment from the troubled cryptocurrency company Centra Tech Inc., whose co-founders faced fraud charges in May 2018. The SEC noted, “they are its first cases involving charges for violating rules on touting investments in so-called initial coin offerings, or ICOs.” Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. was also tied to this incident.

Personal Life

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

Salary Highlights

From September 2017 to September 2018, DJ Khaled made an impressive $30 million through touring, producing, and primarily endorsements. A large portion of his yearly income comes from endorsements with brands like Ciroc, Apple, and Weight Watchers. He ranks among the top earners in hip-hop, with much of his wealth stemming from avenues outside 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 former residence located in Mulholland Estates, a gated community in Los Angeles, for $9.9 million. He subsequently sold the property in April 2021 for $12.5 million, which was $1.5 million over his initial asking price!

In 2018, he bought a waterfront property in Miami for $25.9 million.