Top 10 Secrets About DJ Khaled

DJ Khaled is an American DJ, record producer, entrepreneur, and media personality. He rose to fame with his Miami-based hip hop radio station The Takeover on WEDR 99 Jamz in the early 2000s.

1. Achieving Success – DJ Khaled has been active in the music industry since 1998 and is well-known for producing hit singles such as “We Takin’ Over” (2007), “I’m On One” (2011), and “All I Do Is Win” (2010). As his success began to grow, Khaled found himself working with some of rap’s biggest names such as Lil Wayne, Rick Ross, Drake and many more.

2. A True Entrepreneur – Khaled has established himself in the music business by simultaneously creating his own record label, We The Best Music Group, in 2008. He also created an apparel line and a headphone brand called “We The Best Sound” featuring headphones with built-in speakers that are compatible with all sorts of mobile devices.

3. His Biggest Hit – Khaled’s biggest single, “I’m On One,” is arguably his biggest hit to date. The song features Lil Wayne, Drake and Rick Ross and was released in 2011 as the lead single from Khaled’s fifth studio album, We The Best Forever. It peaked at number 10 on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and was certified triple platinum by the RIAA.

4. A Major Player in Hip Hop – In 2012, DJ Khaled became one of hip hop’s most recognizable personalities when he joined the cast of MTV’s hit reality show “Love & Hip Hop: Miami.” His larger-than-life personality and business savvy have since made him a major player in the hip hop industry.

5. The Power of Social Media – Khaled has become a master at leveraging social media to promote his music and business ventures. He is active on Twitter, Instagram, Snapchat and YouTube, where he posts daily motivational messages and videos. His catchphrases such as “Another one!” have become popular across all social media platforms.

6. His Relationship with Carmelo Anthony – In 2016, Khaled became close friends with basketball star Carmelo Anthony and has frequently made appearances on ESPN’s “First Take” to talk about the NBA. The two are now business partners and have launched their own sports agency, Melo & Khaled Sports Management, which focuses on athlete representation.

7. His Music is Everywhere – Khaled’s music has been featured in various films and television shows such as The Fate of the Furious, Ted 2, The Hangover Part III and Entourage. He also wrote and produced the theme song for the popular Nickelodeon show All That starring Kenan Thompson.

8. A Collaborator with Ciroc – Khaled is also the official Ciroc brand ambassador, and in 2017 he released a limited edition vodka bottle with them for the holidays.

9. His Songwriting Skills – In addition to producing music, Khaled is also an accomplished songwriter who has written songs for several artists including Chris Brown, Rick Ross and Rihanna. He recently wrote the theme song for the 2018 FIFA World Cup in Russia.

10. His Accolades – DJ Khaled has been recognized with several awards including two BET Awards, one ASCAP Rhythm & Soul Award and four Billboard Music Awards. He was also honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2016.