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DJ Khaled says a scary moment onstage pushed him to lose 75 pounds

DJ Khaled says he was close to 300 pounds before a struggle onstage pushed him to get healthy. Wegovy plus daily golf helped him drop 75 pounds.

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DJ Khaled standing with hands clasped in a light gray button-up shirt

DJ Khaled is a lot lighter these days. The music mogul says 75 pounds have come off in roughly twelve months.

In a new interview, according to reports, Khaled said he was close to 300 pounds before he decided to take his health seriously.

He now weighs somewhere between 200 and 212 pounds. He used to tip the scales at about 295 to 300.

The moment that changed things

Khaled says the turning point came during a show in October 2025. He dropped to his knees onstage to give thanks. Then he had trouble getting back on his feet.

Several friends also noticed he was breathing hard. They told him they were worried about him.

Getting some help

At 50 he was already hitting the gym and cleaning up his diet back then. Still he felt he needed an extra boost.

After talking it over with his doctor he started taking Wegovy. He credits the drug with helping him slim down.

Golf almost every day

Khaled is not leaning on the shots alone. He says he hits the links as often as six times a week. He walks all 18 holes instead of riding in a cart.

He also logs more than 10,000 steps a day.

The Grammy winner says he feels healthier with more energy than before. His next goal is to reach 200 pounds.

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