Question 1

Does DJ Khaled write his own songs?

Accepted Answer

He is credited as a writer on 170 of his 189 studio tracks, but only 2 of those are his alone, both on the 2006 debut. Every song after it has co-writers, because every one has guest artists. On Victory in 2010 he takes no writing credit at all.

Question 2

Who wrote "I'm the One"?

Accepted Answer

DJ Khaled with Justin Bieber, Quavo, Chance the Rapper, Lil Wayne and the producers. It went to number one on the Hot 100.

Question 3

How many albums has DJ Khaled released?

Accepted Answer

Thirteen studio albums are covered here, from Listennn... the Album in 2006 to God Did in 2022. A fourteenth, Aalam of God, is announced but has no published track list.

Question 4

Has he won a Grammy?

Accepted Answer

Yes. "Higher" with Nipsey Hussle and John Legend won Best Rap/Sung Performance in 2020, his first win.

Question 5

What does he actually do on the records?

Accepted Answer

He assembles them. He is credited as producer and executive producer throughout, brings the guests together, and takes a writing share on most tracks alongside them.

Question 6

Which album has none of his writing?

Accepted Answer

Victory, from 2010. He hosts and executive produces it and the songs are credited to the guest rappers and the producers.

Question 7

Which albums are certified?

Accepted Answer

Grateful is 2x platinum. Major Key, Father of Asahd and Khaled Khaled are platinum, and We the Best Forever and God Did are gold.

Question 8

What was his biggest chart hit?

Accepted Answer

"I'm the One" reached number 1 and "Wild Thoughts" number 2, both from Grateful in 2017.

Question 9

Why are there so many writers on each song?

Accepted Answer

His albums are built around guest verses, and every guest and producer takes a share. Grateful lists a dozen names on some tracks.

Question 10

What is his real name?

Accepted Answer

Khaled Mohammed Khaled. He named his twelfth album after it.