DJ Khaled | |
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![]() Khaled in 2012 | |
Born | Khaled Mohamed Khaled November 26, 1975 New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. |
Other names |
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Education | Dr. Phillips High School |
Occupations |
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Television | The Four: Battle for Stardom |
Spouse |
Nicole Tuck (m. 2009) |
Children | 2 |
Awards | Full list |
Musical career | |
Genres | Hip hop |
Years active | 1998–present |
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Member of | Terror Squad |
Website | www |
Khaled Mohammed Khaled (born November 26, 1975),[1] known professionally as DJ Khaled, is an American DJ, record producer, record executive, and author. Born in New Orleans, Louisiana, he is a member of the hip-hop group Terror Squad. Khaled released his debut album, Listennn... the Album, in June 2006. Over his career, he has collaborated with artists such as Birdman, Jay-Z, Chris Brown, Jeremih, Lil Wayne, and Rick Ross.
In the 1990s, he was a radio host on 99 Jamz before transitioning into a career as a DJ and producer for Terror Squad.