DJ Khaled, born Mohamed Khaled on November 26, 1975, in New Orleans, Louisiana, is a prominent American record producer, rapper, radio host, dιꜱk jоϲkey, and record label executive. Coming from immigrant Palestinian parents, he has previously expressed his devotion to Islam. With a background in Arabic music due to his parent’s involvement in the industry, Khaled developed an early interest in rap and soul music. His brother, Alaa Khaled, is an actor.

Khaled has collaborated with renowned artists such as Snoop Dogg, Rick Ross, Demi Lovato, Cardi B, 21 Sаυage, and T-Paι𝚗. He has achieved significant financial success through endorsement partnerships with brands like Apple, T-Mobile, Ciroc, and Weight Watchers. Despite his passion for footwear, he secured a deal with Jordan Brand for his own sneaker collaborations. DJ Khaled has earned various awards, including DJ of the Year at events like the Ozone, MTV Video Music, Soul Train Music, and BET honors. In 2019, he also received a Grammy Award.

While DJ Khaled does not own a personal aircraft, he often travels internationally in a Bombardier Global 7500 luxury private jet, valued at $72 million. Although not the owner, he pays between $16,000 and $19,000 per hour for its use during his international travels. Throughout his career, DJ Khaled has earned almost $200 million, and Forbes estimates his net worth to be around $80 million.