History of DJ Khaled in Timeline
DJ Khaled, born Khaled Mohammed Khaled, is an American DJ and record producer. Rising from a Miami radio personality, he gained prominence by featuring A-list musicians on his singles and albums, where he often serves as producer and hype man. Celebrated as the 'Anthem King,' his trademark qualities include a booming voice, 'motivational' sayings, and maximalist production. He is known for his numerous catchphrases and larger-than-life persona within the music industry.
November 26, 1975: DJ Khaled's Birth
On November 26, 1975, Khaled Mohammed Khaled, known professionally as DJ Khaled, was born. He is an American DJ and record producer.
1993: Meeting Birdman and Lil Wayne
In 1993, Khaled met Birdman and Lil Wayne while working at the New Orleans record store Odyssey.
1998: Move to Miami and Radio Hosting
In 1998, Khaled moved to Miami and co-hosted The Luke Show on WEDR "99 Jamz" with 2 Live Crew's Luther Campbell.
2003: Hosting Weeknight Radio Show
In 2003, Khaled started hosting a weeknight radio show on 99 Jamz called The Takeover.
June 6, 2006: Release of Listennn... the Album
On June 6, 2006, DJ Khaled's debut album, Listennn... the Album, was released by Koch Records, premiering at number 12 on the US Billboard 200 chart.
2006: Debut Album Release
In 2006, Khaled released his debut studio album, Listennn... the Album, enlisting several hip hop artists associated with Terror Squad and his native Miami.
November 20, 2007: "We Takin' Over" Certified Gold
On November 20, 2007, "We Takin' Over" was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America.
2007: "I'm So Hood" Release
In 2007, Khaled's second album, We the Best, was released. It spawned the hit single "I'm So Hood" featuring T-Pain, Trick Daddy, Rick Ross and Plies.
June 4, 2008: "I'm So Hood" Certified Platinum
On June 4, 2008, the single "I'm So Hood" was certified Platinum by the RIAA.
2008: Formation of We the Best Music Group
In 2008, Khaled's record label, We the Best Music Group, was formed and has distributed his releases since then.
2008: We Global Album Release
In 2008, Khaled's third album We Global was released, peaking within the top ten of the Billboard 200.
2008: Ross Featured on "Out Here Grindin"
In 2008, Rick Ross featured on the single "Out Here Grindin'" as part of Khaled's third album, We Global, continuing their collaborative relationship.
February 2009: Appointment as President of Def Jam South
In February 2009, DJ Khaled was appointed the president of Def Jam South.
March 2, 2010: Release of Victory Album
On March 2, 2010, DJ Khaled's fourth studio album Victory was released, featuring guest appearances from numerous artists. It debuted at number 12 on the Billboard 200.
2010: Victory Album Release
In 2010, Khaled's fourth album Victory was released, also peaking within the top ten of the Billboard 200. It was supported by the single "All I Do Is Win".
2010: Ross Featured on "All I Do Is Win"
In 2010, Rick Ross featured on the hit single "All I Do Is Win", part of Khaled's fourth album Victory, which became triple platinum-certified, showcasing their successful collaborations.
January 13, 2011: Release of "Welcome to My Hood"
On January 13, 2011, DJ Khaled released "Welcome to My Hood", his first single under Cash Money Records and Universal Motown Records.
June 26, 2011: Performance at BET Awards
On June 26, 2011, DJ Khaled performed "I'm on One" at the BET Awards.
December 10, 2011: Announcement of "Kiss the Ring" Album
On December 10, 2011, DJ Khaled announced the title of his next album, Kiss the Ring, with the release date set for 2012.
2011: "I'm on One" Release and Mainstream Prominence
In 2011, Khaled released We the Best Forever, which spawned his first Billboard Hot 100 top ten single, "I'm on One" featuring Drake, Rick Ross and Lil Wayne, bringing him to mainstream prominence.
2011: Ross Featured on "I'm on One" and "Welcome to My Hood"
In 2011, Rick Ross featured on "I'm on One", a Billboard Hot 100 top ten single, and "Welcome to My Hood", both part of Khaled's fifth studio album, We the Best Forever, further demonstrating their successful partnership.
August 21, 2012: Release of Kiss the Ring
On August 21, 2012, DJ Khaled released "Kiss the Ring", which debuted at number four on the Billboard 200.
2012: Kiss the Ring Album Release
In 2012, Khaled released Kiss the Ring, which received moderate critical and commercial reception.
2012: Ross Featured on "Take It to the Head" and "I Wish You Would"
In 2012, Rick Ross featured on two singles from Khaled's sixth album, Kiss the Ring: "Take It to the Head" and "I Wish You Would", continuing their strong collaborative history.
January 2013: Announcement of Suffering from Success
In January 2013, Khaled announced that he began work on his seventh album, Suffering from Success, inspired by a doctor's diagnosis.
April 14, 2013: Release of Promotional Video for Suffering from Success
On April 14, 2013, Khaled released a promotional video for Suffering for Success, and the music video for the single "No New Friends".
April 19, 2013: "No New Friends" Released to iTunes
On April 19, 2013, the single "No New Friends" was released to iTunes.
May 2013: Announcement of The H Mixtape
In May 2013, Birdman and Rick Ross announced that their collaborative album 'The H' would be released as a mixtape hosted by DJ Khaled on May 23, 2013, showcasing Khaled's role as a mixtape host.
June 10, 2013: Suffering from Success Release Date Announced
On June 10, 2013, it was announced that Suffering from Success would be released on September 24, 2013.
July 25, 2013: Public Proposal to Nicki Minaj
On July 25, 2013, Khaled publicly "proposed" to Nicki Minaj via MTV, supporting his offer with a diamond ring.
July 29, 2013: Nicki Minaj Denies Proposal
On July 29, 2013, Nicki Minaj denied Khaled's proposal, clarifying that he was joking. Khaled's new single, "I Wanna Be with You", which featured Minaj, as well as frequent collaborators Future and Rick Ross, premiered the same day, leading some to believe that his proposal was a "publicity stunt" to promote his new single.
September 24, 2013: Suffering from Success Album Release Date
September 24, 2013, marked the Suffering from Success official release date.
2013: Suffering from Success Album Release
In 2013, Khaled released Suffering from Success, which received moderate critical and commercial reception.
April 2014: Feature on "They Don't Love You No More"
In April 2014, Rick Ross featured on the song "They Don't Love You No More", which was the first single from Khaled's eighth studio album, I Changed a Lot.
April 28, 2014: Announcement of Jay-Z Feature and Release of "They Don't Love You No More"
On April 28, 2014, DJ Khaled announced that Jay-Z would be featured on his new single and released "They Don't Love You No More", also featuring Rick Ross, Meek Mill and French Montana.
July 1, 2014: Partnership with Bang & Olufsen
On July 1, 2014, Khaled announced that he partnered with Bang & Olufsen to launch his own brand of headphones, "We the Best Sound".
August 8, 2014: Official Artwork for "Hold You Down"
On August 8, 2014, Khaled released the official artwork for the second single from I Changed A Lot entitled "Hold You Down" which features Chris Brown, August Alsina, Future and Jeremih.
August 11, 2014: Release of "Hold You Down"
On August 11, 2014, the single "Hold You Down", featuring Chris Brown, August Alsina, Future and Jeremih, was released along with a music video.
August 2014: Feature on "Don't Shoot"
In August 2014, both DJ Khaled and Rick Ross featured on "Don't Shoot", a single by The Game.
November 3, 2014: Release of "Hold You Down" Remix
On November 3, 2014, Khaled released the remix to "Hold You Down" featuring Usher, Rick Ross, Fabolous, and Ace Hood.
November 2014: Feature on "Hold You Down (Remix)"
In November 2014, Rick Ross featured on the remix to "Hold You Down", further cementing his collaborative relationship with DJ Khaled.
May 11, 2015: Departure from Cash Money Records and Release of "How Many Times"
On May 11, 2015, DJ Khaled revealed that he had amicably parted ways with Cash Money Records and released the third single off the album I Changed a Lot titled "How Many Times", featuring Chris Brown, Lil Wayne and Big Sean.
October 23, 2015: Release of I Changed A Lot Album
On October 23, 2015, DJ Khaled released his long-delayed album, I Changed A Lot.
2015: I Changed a Lot Album Release and Social Media Recognition
In 2015, Khaled released I Changed a Lot, which received moderate critical and commercial reception. He also gained wider recognition as a public figure due to his social media activity.
2015: Release of I Changed A Lot Album
In 2015, Khaled released his eight studio album, I Changed A Lot.
February 5, 2016: Premiere of We The Best Radio and Future's EVOL
On February 5, 2016, DJ Khaled premiered his new We The Best Radio show on Beats 1, featuring the premiere of Future's fourth studio album, EVOL. This marked a significant moment in his radio career and collaboration with major artists.
February 14, 2016: Announcement of French Montana Mixtape Debut
On February 14, 2016, DJ Khaled announced that he would debut French Montana's new mixtape on We The Best Radio, further establishing his radio show as a platform for prominent music releases.
February 19, 2016: Premiere of French Montana's 'Wave Gods' Mixtape
On February 19, 2016, French Montana's mixtape titled 'Wave Gods' premiered on DJ Khaled's We The Best Radio show, solidifying Khaled's role in promoting new music.
February 29, 2016: Signing with Roc Nation and Album Announcement
On February 29, 2016, DJ Khaled signed a management-only deal with Jay Z's Roc Nation and announced his ninth studio album, Major Key, set for release on July 29, 2016, with a lion on the cover. This marked a significant step in his career management and album release strategy.
June 3, 2016: Release of "For Free"
On June 3, 2016, DJ Khaled released "For Free", the first single from his album Major Key, produced by Nineteen85 and Jordan Ullman. He also announced that the album would feature Jay Z, Future, Kanye West, Big Sean, Lil Wayne, and Rick Ross.
October 2016: Cîroc Mango Advertising and "Let's Get It: Khaled's Odyssey"
In October 2016, DJ Khaled appeared in advertising for Cîroc Mango and starred in an episode of Let's Get It titled "Let's Get It: Khaled's Odyssey", showcasing his expanding presence in advertising and entertainment.
October 23, 2016: Birth of Son, Asahd Tuck Khaled
On October 23, 2016, DJ Khaled and his wife Nicole Tuck welcomed their son, Asahd Tuck Khaled, whose birth Khaled streamed live on his Snapchat account, bringing a personal moment to the public eye.
December 24, 2016: Announcement of Tenth Studio Album
On December 24, 2016, DJ Khaled announced on Twitter that he was working on his tenth studio album, building anticipation for his next musical project.
2016: Major Key Album Release and Grammy Nomination
In 2016, Khaled released Major Key, which debuted atop the Billboard 200 and was nominated for Best Rap Album at the 59th Annual Grammy Awards.
2016: Ross Featured on "Do You Mind" and "Fuck Up the Club"
In 2016, Rick Ross featured on two songs from Khaled's ninth studio album, Major Key: the single “Do You Mind” and the track "Fuck Up the Club".
January 2017: Purchase of Robbie Williams's Former House
In January 2017, DJ Khaled purchased Robbie Williams's former house in Mulholland Estates, a gated community in Los Angeles, California, marking a significant real estate acquisition.
January 2017: Studio Sessions with Potential Collaborators
In January 2017, DJ Khaled was seen in the studio on his Snapchat with potential collaborators, including Chance the Rapper, Justin Bieber, Migos, and Mariah Carey, hinting at the star-studded nature of his upcoming album.
2017: Grateful Album Release
In 2017, Khaled released Grateful, which became his second consecutive number-one album and was preceded by the singles "I'm the One" and "Wild Thoughts".
2017: Ross Featured on "On Everything", "Down for Life" and "Whatever"
In 2017, Rick Ross featured on three tracks from Khaled's tenth studio album, Grateful: "On Everything", "Down for Life" and "Whatever".
March 1, 2018: Announcement of "Father of Asahd" Album
On March 1, 2018, DJ Khaled announced that his eleventh studio album would be titled Father of Asahd, named after his son, Asahd, marking a personal milestone in his career.
August 2018: Launch of "We the Best Home" Furniture Line
In August 2018, DJ Khaled launched his new luxury furniture line "We the Best Home", inspired by his own home and lifestyle, marking his expansion into home decor and design.
November 2018: Settlement with the SEC
In November 2018, DJ Khaled, along with Floyd Mayweather Jr., agreed to a total settlement of $750,000 with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for failing to disclose payments accepted from issuers of an initial coin offering, specifying a personal $50,000 promotional payment from cryptocurrency firm Centra Tech Inc., marking a significant legal and financial setback.
2018: Purchase of Waterfront Home in Miami
In 2018, DJ Khaled purchased a waterfront home in Miami for $25.9 million, a luxurious property he dubbed "the Resort," expanding his real estate portfolio.
March 5, 2019: "Father of Asahd" Release Date Announcement
On March 5, 2019, DJ Khaled announced that his album 'Father of Asahd' would be released in May 2019, building anticipation for the project.
May 17, 2019: Release of "Father of Asahd" Album
On May 17, 2019, DJ Khaled released his eleventh studio album, "Father of Asahd", named after his son.
December 25, 2019: Voice Role in "Spies in Disguise"
On December 25, 2019, DJ Khaled provided a voice in the animated film Spies in Disguise, marking his entry into voice acting for animated features.
2019: Voice Role in Spies in Disguise
In 2019, Khaled had a voice role in the animated film Spies in Disguise.
2019: Father of Asahd Album Release and First Grammy Win
In 2019, Khaled released Father of Asahd, which contained the song "Higher" (featuring Nipsey Hussle and John Legend). This song later won Best Rap/Sung Performance at the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards, marking Khaled's first Grammy win.
2019: Ross Featured on "Big Boy Talk"
In 2019, Rick Ross featured on one track from Khaled's eleventh studio album, Father of Asahd: "Big Boy Talk".
January 20, 2020: Birth of Second Son, Aalam Tuck Khaled
On January 20, 2020, Nicole Tuck gave birth to their second son, Aalam Tuck Khaled, adding another joyful event to their family life.
July 17, 2020: Release of "Popstar" and "Greece"
On July 17, 2020, DJ Khaled released two singles simultaneously, "Popstar" and "Greece", both featuring Drake.
2020: Acting Role in Bad Boys for Life
In 2020, outside of music, Khaled performed as an actor in the film Bad Boys for Life.
March 2021: Collaboration with Dolce & Gabbana
In March 2021, DJ Khaled collaborated with Dolce & Gabbana on a collection of ready-to-wear and beachwear pieces, expanding his influence into the fashion industry.
2021: DJ Khaled Album Release
In 2021, Khaled released his twelfth, self-titled album, which debuted atop the Billboard 200.
2021: Ross Featured on "This Is My Year"
In 2021, Rick Ross featured on one song from Khaled's twelfth studio album, Khaled Khaled: "This Is My Year".
July 6, 2022: Announcement of 'God Did' Album
On July 6, 2022, DJ Khaled announced the title of his upcoming 13th studio album, God Did, generating anticipation for the release.
August 26, 2022: Release of 'God Did' Album
On August 26, 2022, DJ Khaled released his 13th studio album, God Did, marking another milestone in his music career.
2022: God Did Album Release
In 2022, Khaled released his thirteenth album, God Did, which debuted atop the Billboard 200 and earned three nominations at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards.
2022: Collaboration on "God Did" and GQ Hype Debate Show
In 2022, Rick Ross rapped the first verse of the title track of Khaled's thirteenth album, God Did, which later earned Grammy nominations. Both Ross and Khaled also featured on the GQ Hype Debate Show, debating the greatest snack of all time, showcasing their continued professional relationship.
August 10, 2023: Announcement of Upcoming Album 'Til Next Time/Aalam of God'
On August 10, 2023, DJ Khaled announced via Instagram that he would release his upcoming fourteenth studio album, initially titled 'Til Next Time' and promoted by the lead single 'Supposed to Be Loved'. The album title was later changed to Aalam of God.
2023: Khaled Produced "Above the Law" for Rick Ross
In 2023, DJ Khaled produced the song “Above the Law” from Rick Ross’ thirteenth album, Too Good to Be True, marking a shift in their collaborative roles.
2024: Acting Role in Bad Boys: Ride or Die
In 2024, Khaled performed as an actor in the film Bad Boys: Ride or Die.
2025: Upcoming Album Release: Aalam of God
In 2025, Khaled is scheduled to release his fourteenth studio album, Aalam of God.
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