DJ Khaled is the latest celebrity to be honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and he praised God for putting him on Earth ‘to be a light’ as he accepted the honor.
The multi-award-winning producer and musician added that he wanted his honor to symbolize ‘the love that shines on everyone’ and pledged that he was ‘just getting started.’
The accolade was awarded to the musician, real name Khaled Mohammed Khaled, on Monday by US rappers Fat Joe and Puff Daddy, who were accompanied by other important people like as music mogul Jay-Z.
He wore a bright orange suit, a dazzling watch, and sneakers.
The actor posed for photos with his celebrity, who was joined by his wife Nicole and their two sons, Asahd and Aalam.
‘I’m not a typical type of person, I’m a distinct type,’ he stated as he celebrated the occasion. Khaled is the only one.
As the star was revealed, the music star posed with his trophy (Photo: REUTERS).
DJ Khaled was joined by his wife and proud kids (Picture: Getty)
He is the 2,719th person to get a star on the Walk of Fame (Picture: Getty)
‘That’s why I always say we’re the best and scream and keep going because it’s not just me, it’s we.’
DJ Khaled is known for his collaborations with other high profile artists including Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Snoop Dogg and Drake.
He has been nominated for three Grammys and won the best rap performance in 2020 for his hit song Higher, featuring John Legend and the late Nipsey Hussle.
The producer stated that he is ‘just getting started’ (Image courtesy of ABC via Getty)The singer recently performed at the 94th Academy Awards, where he opened the show with comedians Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer, and Regina Hall.His triple-platinum hit song All I Do Is Win, which featured T-Pain, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, and Rick Ross, soundtracked President Barack Obama’s entrance at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.