DJ Khaled was honored with a star on the Hollywood Stroll of Fame on Monday, celebrating an illustrious profession that has spanned many years. Business legends reminiscent of Jay-Z, Diddy, Fats Joe, and extra have been current on the ceremony to congratulate Khaled.

“I wanna make one factor tremendous clear, this star I need it to symbolize the sunshine that shines on all people,” Khaled mentioned on the occasion. “God put me on this earth to be a light-weight. I need all people to take this starlight and know that it’s endlessly, it’s for all of us. It’s for hip-hop. We’re simply getting began, that is only the start.”

It was additionally declared that April 11 might be referred to as DJ Khaled day in Hollywood.

DJ Khaled, Walk of Fame
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Khaled expanded on how he feels concerning the honor throughout a latest interview with Selection.

“All people who places out nice work loves greatness to come back again,” he instructed the outlet on Sunday. “Now, am I pushed by awards or different accolades? No. That I got here from nothing, that I made it this far, and that I hold going and I continue to grow — that’s what drives me. Being a father of two youngsters drives me. Being man drives me — being there for my household and my youngsters. I’m grateful for blessings that God gave me. Getting this star, that acknowledgment, is a blessing. Getting the decision the place you bought a Stroll of Fame star, a Grammy or a No. 1 album — I get up each day saying that ‘We’re No. 1!’ So I’m very grateful for the Hollywood Stroll of Fame star, that signal of what I’ve achieved. It’s good getting the decision that I’m getting a star, or a Grammy, or that I received one other No. 1 album.”

Try Khaled’s ceremony under.

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