DJ Khaled Net Worth (Money & Salary)

What is DJ Khaled’s Net Worth?

An American record producer, radio personality, rapper, DJ, and record label executive, DJ Khaled boasts a net worth of $95 million. His career commenced as a radio host on the urban music station WEDR-FM, where he gained prominence for his DJ and record production work, collaborating with numerous top-tier artists. Khaled established his record label, We the Best Music Group, and released a series of successful albums such as “We the Best,” “We the Best Forever,” and “Grateful.” His albums typically feature a star-studded lineup of guest artists, exemplifying his knack for gathering top talent within the music industry.

DJ Khaled, recognized for his infectious enthusiasm and motivational catchphrases like “We the Best” and “Another One,” has emerged as a cultural icon. His musical style often merges hip-hop, rap, and R&B, showcasing hit singles like “I’m on One,” “All I Do Is Win,” and “Wild Thoughts.” In addition to music, Khaled has delved into writing a book titled “The Keys,” where he shares insights on achieving success.

In addition to his music endeavors, DJ Khaled has secured tens of millions through endorsement contracts with brands such as Weight Watchers, T-Mobile, Ciroc, and Apple.

Early Life

Khaled Mohamed Khaled was born to Palestinian immigrant parents on November 26, 1975, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He identifies as a devout Muslim. His brother, Alec Ledd (Alaa Khaled), is an actor, and both of his parents were musicians who played Arabic music. From an early age, Khaled developed a passion for rap and soul music, an interest nurtured by his parents. He worked at a local record store, which played a crucial role in laying the groundwork for his future music career.

Career

Khaled’s first rise to fame occurred during the 1990s when he served as a DJ at the Miami hip-hop radio station 99 Jamz, a position that led to his hiring as the DJ for the group Terror Squad. After earning credits with Terror Squad, he moved into the realm of album curation and published his debut studio album, “Listennn… the Album,” in 2006. Subsequently, he released a series of albums: “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 album “Khaled Khaled” debuted in 2021, followed by “God Did” in 2022.

Among Khaled’s most successful tracks is “All I Do Is Win,” which showcases features from Ludacris, Rick Ross, Snoop Dogg, and T-Pain. This track is from Khaled’s 2010 album “Victory” and was its second single, achieving three-times platinum certification by the RIAA.

In late 2015 and early 2016, Khaled garnered significant attention for a series of Snapchat videos discussing his “key to success,” thanks to his larger-than-life persona, leading some to label him a “living meme.” Today, Khaled is highly sought after as a producer in the hip-hop scene and enjoys immense popularity on social media.

In 2018, he partnered with Demi Lovato, serving as the opening act for her Tell

The Me You Love Me Tour commenced in February 2018, starting 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. Directed by Khaled alongside Eif Rivera, the video showcases a multitude of explosions, fire, and motocross riders, reminiscent of a B-level street-racing film from the early 2000s aimed at riding the coattails of the success of the initial Fast and The Furious.

Khaled authored the book “The Keys,” which became a New York Times Best Seller. In this book, he shares his perspectives on success, narrates personal anecdotes, and includes insights from other musicians.

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

Awards

In 2008, Khaled received DJ of the Year honors at both the Ozone Awards and 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 again won 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 won Favorite Rap/Hip-Hop Song at the American Music Awards for “I’m the One” (featuring Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, and Lil Wayne). By 2023, Khaled accumulated 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.

Legal Issues

In November 2018, Khaled reached a settlement of $750,000 with the Securities and Exchange Commission for not disclosing payments received from issuers of an initial coin offering. This included a personal promotional payment of $50,000 from the troubled cryptocurrency firm Centra Tech Inc., whose founders were indicted for fraud in May 2018. The SEC noted that “they are its first cases involving charges for violating rules on touting investments in so-called initial coin offerings, or ICOs.” Floyd Mayweather Jr., the boxer, was also involved in this case.

Personal Life

Khaled and his wife, Nicole Tuck, welcomed their first son, Asahd Tuck Khaled, on October 23, 2016. He gained nationwide attention when he live-streamed the birth through 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, production, and primarily, endorsements. The bulk of his annual income stems from partnerships with brands like Ciroc, Apple, and Weight Watchers. He ranks among the highest earners in hip-hop, with most of his wealth not directly linked to hip-hop or music in general.

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 past residence in Mulholland Estates, a gated community in Los Angeles, for $9.9 million in January 2017. He subsequently sold this property in April 2021 for $12.5 million, surpassing his original asking price by $1.5 million!

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