DJ Khaled shows off 100-pound weight loss after peaking at 300 pounds

See more of our coverage in your search results. Just call him DJ Salad. DJ Khaled revealed new insight into his 100-pound weight loss journey after he peaked at 300 pounds just last year. “The motivation was there, the inspiration was there, working out and trying to eat better, but I needed help,” Khaled told People in a wide-ranging interview published this week. DJ Khaled appears backstage at “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” on July 20. He recently shared details about his 100-pound weight loss. Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images DJ Khaled speaks at the Recording Academy Honors in Los Angeles in a February 2023 file photo, taken before his recent 100-pound weight loss. Getty Images Khaled, whose real name is Khaled Mohamed Khaled, shared that he started taking GLP-1 medication Wegovy after he had a wake-up call during a performance. He explained that during an October 2025 performance of “I’m the One” at his show, he got onto his knees to “give thanks,” but couldn’t get back up. It caused a flood of his friends to check in on him. “One of my friends was coming to me like, ‘Yo, you were breathing hard.’ Then, 10 minutes later, somebody else told me the same thing,” he told the outlet. DJ Khaled speaks during a COVID-19 relief broadcast in April 2020. He previously partnered with Weight Watchers to lose weight. Getty Images for BET NETWORKS In an Instagram post, DJ Khaled shares photos showing off his 100-pound weight loss. Instagram/DJ Khaled “The next day, yet another friend called to check in. “I said, alright, hold up … I gotta step my game up. I gotta get my mind right. We can’t have this,” he said. With the help of the weight-loss drug, Khaled has shed nearly 100 pounds and 25% of his body weight. Now, he’s weighing in between 200 and 212 pounds. DJ Khaled shared that he is also playing golf to stay active. Instagram/DJ Khaled DJ Khaled speaks on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” in July 2024. He later used Wegovy to help drop his weight to around 200 pounds. Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images “I’m just way healthier. I’ve got more energy. I’m more motivated to do everything,” he said. “I wasn’t saying all that when I was bigger. Of course, I was happy — my doctor always told me I was a Rolls-Royce with junk in the trunk. And now, he’s saying, ‘You need to be studied, that’s how healthy you are,'” Khaled claimed. In addition to eating healthier, he’s also staying active by playing golf. The producer said that he plays 18 holes up to six times per week and walks the entire course instead of taking a golf cart. He said that he gets in over 10,000 steps a day these days, as he is seen here in November 2024. Todd Owyoung/NBC via Getty Images The producer stays active by walking 18 golf holes up to six times a week. He’s seen here in November. Getty Images for Reserve Padel Want more celebrity and pop culture news? Start your day with Page Six Daily. Thanks for signing up! He also gets in over 10,000 steps per day. “I used to be 3, 4X. Now, I’m like a 2X, 1X. I used to have to get everything tailored. Now I’m buying clothes off the rack,” the star added. However, this isn’t the first time that Khaled has worked hard in order to shed some pounds. He also spoke about the fact that it’s easier for him to buy clothes now. He is seen here in April 2025. Getty Images Around seven years ago, Khaled shared via Instagram that he had partnered with Weight Watchers to slim down. He lost 34 pounds at the time. “I’m not racing! I’m not speeding! I’m cruising!” he wrote in the caption at the time. Community Guidelines Welcome to the Page Six Community! Our community is about connecting people through open and thoughtful conversations. We want our readers to share their views and exchange ideas in a safe space. In order to do so, we've created a simple set of rules that will improve your experience. Simply put, keep it civil. Your post will/might be rejected if it contains: Spam Insults, profanity, incoherent, obscene or inflammatory language and threats of any kind Attacks on the identity of other commenters or the article's author User accounts will/might be blocked if we notice: Continuous attempts to re-post comments that have been previously moderated/rejected Racist, sexist, or homophobic comments Attempts or tactics that put the site security at risk So, how can you be a power user? Stay on topic and share your passion. Feel free to elaborate to get your point across. 'Like' or 'Dislike' when you are filled with emotions! Protect your community. Use the report tool to alert us when someone breaks the rules. Thanks for reading our community guidelines. Don't forget, freedom of speech is not the freedom of reach!