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What exactly does DJ Khaled do? The question people have been asking for about many years. While some of you might want to believe Mr. Khaled does nothing but yell adlibs over feature-heavy tracks he has absolutely nothing to do with, you’re wrong. Khaled has proven to be one of the hardest working people in hip-hop having released seven chart-topping studio albums and platinum-selling singles. The former Miami-based radio host went from a DJ to CEO and founder of his We The Best Music Group record imprint and he's documented his come up through 8,000-odd Instagram photos. There's a lot to learn from Khaled's Instagram account and here are: 15 Things We Learned from DJ Khaled’s Instagram.
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Khaled Loves the Fans
Because being in the hood while speaking on the phone while conducting business doesn't stop Khaled from taking pictures with fans.
Healthy Eating is the Right Way of Eating
Eating right is important to Mr. Khaled and he makes that clear with countless photos of his extremely strict diet of fruits and some artesian water. Rappers, give the Wing Stop a break.
Drive in Style
Khaled is the king of Rolls-Royce and all about riding clean and proves that with a snapshot of a driveway filled with white Phantoms. Catch up, y'all.
Family First
There aren't many rappers who do the family thing on social media. Khaled, however, is all for family. Here is Khaled showing love to his goddaughter who was recently baptized. Salute to Khaled.
Support Yourself Because You Worked So Hard
Guys. There's absolutely nothing wrong with buying back your own album. Just look at it as, you're supporting yourself for all the hard work you've put in. And that's why Khaled's seen here buying back copies of his latest album, Suffering From Success.
Salute the Doctors Who Work Just as Hard as Entertainers
We always seem to forget about the doctors who work just as hard as entertainers. What better way to show them they're appreciated for their hard work than with an Instagram shoutout. We imagine this one got Khaled's Miami dentist a few more clients.
Stay Fit
Because exercising is important.
Hard Work Pays Off
While some may want to believe that Khaled "doesn't do anything," there's a reason he's sitting in the backseat of what's likely a Maybach with a coat PETA definitely wouldn't approve of. Hard work surely pays off.
If You Got It, Flaunt It
Jewelry never gets old and Khaled knows that he's worked extremely hard and is fortunate enough to shine. Mashallah.
Travel in Style
Khaled clearly has a thing for sneakers and shows us his essential kicks for travel.
Dress for Success
When you're a boss, you gotta dress like a boss. Khaled knows the importance of presenting himself like a boss and cleans up well. Though, he could've lost the sneakers.
Brand Yourself
When it's go time, it's go time. And if anyone knows how to brand themselves right, it's Khaled. What better way to do that than with life-sized posters of yourself promoting your new album. Genius.
Give Back to the Community
Khaled knows the importance of giving back and does so by donating $10,000 to Norland High School band program in his hometown of Miami. It looks like Khaled will be surprising another Miami school in the future with another big donation. Look out, kids!
Rep Your Team
From a DJ to a record label executive, Khaled is slowly developing We The Best Music into a record empire with signees Ace Hood, Vado, and Mavado and we can only see his imprint growing even larger in the coming years.
Reach for the Top
Because that's where you should strive to be.