DJ Khaled is the latest celeb to earn a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and he thanked God for putting him on Earth ‘to be a light’ as he was honoured.
The multi-award-winning producer and performer said he wanted his accolade to represent ‘the love that shines on everyone’ and promised that he was ‘just getting started.’
The musician – real name Khaled Mohammed Khaled – was presented with the gong on Monday by US rappers Fat Joe and Puff Daddy, and was joined by famous faces including music mogul Jay-Z.
He wore a bright orange suit and flashy watch, paired with a pair of sneakers.
The star posed for photos with his star, accompanied by his wife Nicole and their two boys Asahd and Aalam.
Marking the milestone, he said: ‘I’m not a regular type of person, I’m a different type. There’s only one Khaled.
‘I want my star to represent the light, the love that shines on everyone. God put me on earth to be a light.’
Getting deep, he added: ‘The room can be pitch dark and when I walk in it’s bright. When it’s dark I’m the light and when it’s the light I’m a brighter light.
‘So I want everyone to take this star light and know that this is forever and this is for all of us.’
The Wild Thoughts hitmaker said his accolade ‘is for hip hop,’ but he wants to ‘make it clear’ he’s only just at the beginning of his career.
‘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 singer recently appeared at the 94th Academy Awards ceremony, in which he humorously opened the show alongside comedians Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and Regina Hall.
His triple-platinum hit song All I Do Is Win featuring T-Pain, Ludacris, Snoop Dogg, & Rick Ross sound-tracked the entrance of President Barack Obama during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
DJ Khaled’s star is the 2,719th on the Hollywood Walk Of Fame.
Dedicated in the category of Recording, it is located at 6212 Hollywood Boulevard next to Amoeba Music.
