Top 100 Arabs 2024

76. DJ Khaled

Musician

Origin: Palestine

Residence: US

Sector: Culture and Society

2023 Rank: 76

Grammy award winner DJ, artist and music producer DJ Khaled has worn many hats since launching his career in the music industry. Born in the US to a family of Palestinian musicians as Khaled Mohamed Khaled, he started his career as a rap artist, going on to become a record producer, DJ and social media star.

In 2024, the music mogul expanded his partnership with DEF Jam Records to produce his next album, and took on a new role at Universal Music Group as a global creative consultant for artists worldwide for both UMG and DEF Jam. With his new roles, DJ Khaled will expand his work to include marketing, film, TV, and more creative outlets.

Outside of his music, DJ Khaled has emerged as a prominent personality on social media channels commanding a signifi cant following on several platforms: 39 million followers on Instagram, 13 million on Snapchat and 5.8 million on TikTok.

Fahad Bin Nafel

Shaikha Khaled Al Bahar