DJ Khaled Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is DJ Khaled’s Net Worth?

With a net worth of $95 million, DJ Khaled, an American record producer, radio personality, rapper, DJ, and record label executive, has made a significant mark in the music industry. His career began as a radio host for the urban music station WEDR-FM, where he gained fame as a DJ and record producer, collaborating with various renowned artists. Khaled also established his own record label, We the Best Music Group, and has released several acclaimed studio albums, such as “We the Best,” “We the Best Forever,” and “Grateful.” His work often showcases an ensemble of guest artists, highlighting his knack for uniting top talents in music.

DJ Khaled has emerged as a cultural icon, recognized for his lively enthusiasm and motivational catchphrases like “We the Best” and “Another One.” His music typically mixes hip-hop, rap, and R&B, featuring hit singles such as “I’m on One,” “All I Do Is Win,” and “Wild Thoughts.” In addition to his music pursuits, Khaled has explored other ventures, including writing the book “The Keys,” which provides his insights into achieving success.

In addition to his musical accomplishments, DJ Khaled has amassed tens of millions through endorsement deals with brands including Weight Watchers, T-Mobile, Ciroc, and Apple.

Early Life

Born on November 26, 1975, in New Orleans, Louisiana, Khaled Mohamed Khaled is the son of Palestinian parents who immigrated to the United States. A self-proclaimed devout Muslim, he has a brother, Alec Ledd (Alaa Khaled), who is an actor. Music played a big role in his family, as his parents were musicians specializing in Arabic tunes. Growing up, Khaled developed a passion for rap and soul music, which his parents encouraged. Working at a local record store also laid the groundwork for his future in music.

Career

Khaled rose to prominence in the 1990s while working as a DJ for the Miami hip-hop radio station 99 Jamz. His role at the station caught the attention of the group Terror Squad, who subsequently hired him as their DJ. With a few credentials under his belt, Khaled began curating albums and debuted with his first album, “Listennn… the Album,” in 2006. He followed up with “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. The release of “Khaled Khaled” came in 2021, with “God Did” launching in 2022.

One of Khaled’s standout tracks is “All I Do Is Win,” featuring artists Ludacris, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, and T-Pain. This song, from the 2010 album “Victory,” was the album’s second single and has achieved triple-platinum certification from the RIAA.

In late 2015 and early 2016, a series of Snapchat videos of Khaled sharing his “key to success” garnered substantial attention, thanks to his larger-than-life persona, allowing him to become an internet sensation. Many even dubbed him a “living meme.” Today, he stands out as one of the industry’s most sought-after producers and a very popular figure on social media.

In 2018, Khaled opened for Demi Lovato during her Tell…

The Me You Love Me Tour began in February 2018 in San Diego, California, and continued until July 2018.

On May 21, 2019, DJ Khaled released a new video for “Wish Wish,” featuring Cardi B and 21 Savage. The video, directed by Khaled and Eif Rivera, is packed with explosions, fire, and motocross riders, resembling a low-budget street-racing movie from the early 2000s, likely produced to ride the wave of the success of the first Fast and The Furious.

Khaled is the author of “The Keys,” which made it to the New York Times Best Seller list. In this book, he shares his views on success, narrates personal experiences, and includes insights from other musicians.

Additionally, he has pursued acting, appearing in films such as “Pitch Perfect 3” (2017), “Spies in Disguise” (2019), and “Bad Boys for Life” (2020).

Awards

In 2008, Khaled earned the DJ of the Year accolades at both the Ozone Awards and the BET Hip Hop Awards. He won the ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Awards for Best R&B/Hip-Hop Songs in 2016 for “Hold You Down” and “How Many Times,” both featuring Chris Brown, August Alsina, Future, and Jeremiah. The following year, he received the ASCAP Rhythm and Soul Awards for Best R&B/Hip-Hop Song for “I Got the Keys” (featuring Jay-Z and Future) and the Best Rap Song award for “For Free” (featuring Drake). Additionally, in 2017, he was recognized with 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). As of 2023, Khaled has a total of 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 to his name.

Legal Issues

In November 2018, Khaled settled with the Securities and Exchange Commission for $750,000 due to failure to disclose payments from issuers of an initial coin offering, including a personal promotional payment of $50,000 from Centra Tech Inc., a cryptocurrency firm whose co-founders faced fraud charges in May 2018. The SEC stated that this marked their first cases involving charges for breaching regulations on promoting investments in initial coin offerings (ICOs). Boxer Floyd Mayweather Jr. was also involved in this matter.

Personal Life

Khaled and his spouse, Nicole Tuck, welcomed their first son, Asahd Tuck Khaled, on October 23, 2016. Khaled gained widespread attention by live-streaming the birth on Snapchat. 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 income of $30 million, driven by touring, production, and, crucially, endorsements. Most of his annual earnings come from partnerships with brands such as Ciroc, Apple, and Weight Watchers. He stands as one of the top earners in hip-hop, with his income largely unrelated to hip-hop or music itself.

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

Khaled acquired Robbie Williams’s former residence in Mulholland Estates, Los Angeles, for $9.9 million in January 2017. He sold the property in April 2021 for $12.5 million, exceeding his asking price by $1.5 million!

In 2018, he purchased a waterfront residence in Miami for $25.9 million.