DJ Khaled, born Khaled Mohamed Khaled in New Orleans, Louisiana, on November 26,1975, spent the first several years of his adult life working as a sales associate in a record shop and hosting his own radio program before launching his career with his first album in 2006. Since that first release, DJ Khaled has worked with some of the biggest names in hip-hop, making a name for himself as an artist and helping to further popularize the art form. DJ Khaled's story, from record store employee to record company producer and mogul, is presented in these pages. Learn how DJ Khaled became a success in the music industry and what drives and motivates him to stay on top! In the Hip-Hop & R&B: Culture, Music & Storytelling series learn about the personal and professional lives of today's hottest stars in the music industry. Read about their upbringing, families, passions, road to the top, and how each star supports the community by giving back. Scan QR codes to watch their most popular music videos and hear inspiring speeches and words of wisdom. Each book in this series includes the artists' lifetime awards, albums, tours and collaborations that have led them to where they are today.