Home lists 100 Most Powerful Arabs 2023 DJ Khaled Musician Origin: Palestine Residence: US Sector: Culture and Society With collaborators like Cardi B, Justin Bieber, Jay-Z, Beyoncé, John Legend and Post Malone, DJ Khaled is a legend in the world of music. Born in the US to a family of Palestinian musicians, DJ Khaled started his career as a rap artist, becoming a record producer, DJ and social media star. His Khaled Khaled album went platinum in 2021 – his fourth album to bag the coveted certification. Outside of his music, DJ Khaled has emerged as a prominent personality on social media channels commanding a significant following on several platforms: 33.5 million followers on Instagram, 13.4 million on Snapchat and 4.7 million on TikTok. In March this year, he made his fashion debut walking the ramp with supermodel Naomi Campbell for Hugo Boss.