Even DJ Khaled doesn’t know how to describe himself. “I am a music mogul, producer, DJ, executive director, CEO and artist,” he shared in March 2016.
For those not too familiar with hip hop music, DJ Khaled is the force behind many of the biggest rap hits of the past decade. His songs have dominated many charts.
Based on data from Celebrity Net Worth, success from his career has brought the male DJ born in 1975 a fortune worth 75 million USD (equivalent to 1,827 billion VND).
DJ Khaled in Rolling Stone magazine in early November 2023. Photo: Rolling Stone.
From homeless guy to millionaire
According to Finty, DJ Khaled’s success is the result of all his efforts in life. His parents set an example when they were able to make a living from nothing when they immigrated to America. They are also musicians and both support their son’s interests.
The first years of his career were difficult. The boy changed his living location many times because his income was not enough to cover his living expenses.
At one point, Khaled was homeless. In 2016, he shared with Complex magazine about his experience of becoming homeless. When he first lived alone, Khaled often slept in his car and rented an apartment, but after a month he was kicked out and lived in cheap rooms.
However, Khaled has worked his way up the ladder of success in the music industry and is now a famous music producer and social media star.
According to CNBC, part of the reason Khaled became a breakthrough on social networks is his signature positive, simple language of success. Photo: Kevork Djansezian.
The male DJ has produced music for some of the biggest names in hip-hop, including billionaire rapper Jay-Z, Lil Wayne… He has also released his own albums and pocketed millions of dollars from his work. music production, album sales. For example, the album “Major Key” in 2016 helped him pocket 20 million USD (equivalent to 487.7 billion VND).
In late 2015 and early 2016, several videos of Khaled talking about his “keys to success” received a lot of attention, thanks to his outstanding personality. Khaled then became a social media star. Today, Khaled is one of the most sought-after producers in hip-hop and a popular figure.
His book “The Keys” even made it to the New York Times “Best Seller” list, contributing to an increase in net worth. He also worked as an actor when filming “Spies in Disguise” in 2017, “Pitch Perfect 3” in 2019 and “Bad Boys for Life” in 2020.
In addition, Khaled also pocketed millions of dollars from advertising contracts with companies including Weight Watchers, Ciroc and Apple.
DJ Khaled is not afraid to share about his luxurious life. Photo: New York Magazine, GQ.
Owns many luxury properties
For famous figures like DJ Khaled, who has a net worth of tens of millions of dollars, owning expensive cars is not a big deal. Male DJ U50 loves Rolls-Royce.
In an interview, he once said that he connects with this brand because they offer strength and comfort, and are iconic.
Khaled’s garage contains a 2017 Rolls-Royce Wraith Coupe worth 285,000 USD (nearly 7 billion VND), a 2017 Dawn worth 346,000 USD (more than 8.4 billion VND). The two models Phantom Drophead Coupe 2017 and Phantom VIII are also in Khaled’s car collection, priced at 533,000 USD (nearly 13 billion VND) and 450,000 USD (nearly 11 billion VND), respectively.
DJ Khaled poses next to a Rolls-Royce. Photo: CARHP.
In addition to this British luxury car company, Khaled also loves the Maybach 57S 2012 priced at 417,400 USD (more than 10.1 billion VND), Maybach 62S Landaulet 2012 worth 1.3 million USD ((more than 31.6 billion VND). Finally Finally, the Cadillac Escalade is the car with the lowest price in the collection, 76,990 USD (more than 1.8 billion VND).
Not only cars, Khaled also owns an impressive collection of luxury watches. There are pieces produced in limited quantities and custom-made from leading manufacturers.
For example, at the 2022 Oscars red carpet, Khaled wore a Billionaire III worth 3 million USD (more than 73 billion VND), decorated with 713 white diamonds and with a total weight of more than 129 carats. This is considered his most expensive watch.
DJ Khaled shows off his Jacob & Co ring. His diamond-encrusted Billionaire III. Photo: @djkhaled, Prestige Online.
Khaled’s wardrobe also contains diamond-encrusted watches such as Jacob & Co. Astronomia Tourbillon Baguette, Rolex Daytona “Eye of the Tiger”, Patek Philippe Nautilus “The Chandelier”… They cost 1 million USD (more than 24.3 billion VND), 800,000 USD (equivalent to 19.4 billion VND) respectively. VND) and 215,000 USD (equivalent to 5.21 billion VND).
In addition, DJ Khaled also owns a number of luxury real estate, including a villa in Miami Beach (Florida, USA) worth nearly 25.9 million USD (about 623 billion VND) purchased in September 2018. a private island in the Bahamas and a penthouse in New York City (USA). According to reports, he has spent millions on his real estate portfolio.
