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DJ Khaled has opened up about losing close to 100 pounds, describing the lifestyle overhaul that helped him shed the weight after a wake-up call he could not ignore.
The 50-year-old American music producer, born Khaled Mohamed Khaled, shared his story in an interview with People, explaining that a moment of panic at a live performance triggered everything.
During an October 2025 show, Khaled knelt on stage mid-performance to give thanks, something he regularly does during his sets.
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Getting back up proved far more difficult than expected. What made it worse was the reaction from people around him.
One friend pulled him aside shortly after the show to flag his heavy breathing, another followed up minutes later, and a third called the following day with the same concern.
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Khaled initially tried to improve his health through exercise and cleaner eating before realising he needed more structured medical support.
He consulted his doctor and began using Wegovy, a GLP-1 weight-loss medication, towards the end of 2025.
Golf became a central part of his new routine. He now plays 18 holes as many as six times a week and chooses to walk the course rather than ride a cart, a habit that helps him clock more than 10,000 steps daily.
The results have been significant. Khaled, who previously weighed between 295 and 300 pounds, now fluctuates between 200 and 212 pounds. His target is to settle at 200 pounds.
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He also pointed to his two sons, Asahd and Aalam, whom he shares with wife Nicole Tuck, as a core motivation.
Khaled says the changes go well beyond the number on the scale.
One unexpected benefit has been his wardrobe. He previously wore clothing sizes 3XL and 4XL and regularly needed garments tailored to fit.
He now buys off the rack in sizes 1XL and 2XL, a shift he describes as particularly rewarding given his love of fashion.
The producer said he chose to speak publicly about his use of Wegovy because he hoped his experience would encourage others to take their own health seriously.
This latest chapter follows an earlier partnership with Weight Watchers, now rebranded as WW, through which he previously lost 34 pounds.
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