DJ Khaled's been working on his fitness, a goal made possible with the help of a GLP-1 medication.
The music mogul, 50, opened up about a scary onstage incident that made him realize he needed to make a change,, telling People in an interview published Thursday, Nov. 12, that he struggled to get back on his feet during an October 2025 performance.
"There’s a part of my show where I get on my knees and give thanks and show my gratitude. So, I get on my knees ... but I remember I couldn’t really get up," Khaled told the outlet.
After several friends reached out with concerns following the performance, Khaled realized he had to "step my game up" and "get my mind right" for himself and his family. Khaled shares two sons, Asahd, 10, and Aalam, 6, with his wife,
Nicole Tuck.
Since then, the "All I Do Is Win" singer has lost about 90 pounds, 75 of which he lost with help from weight loss drug Wegovy. Khaled said he began to take the medication late last year.
"The motivation was there, the inspiration was there, working out and trying to eat better, but I needed help," he said.
Khaled, who now tries to stay between 200 and 212 pounds, revealed he weighed "295, 300 pounds" when he began his health journey.
DJ Khaled 'would love' to lose more weight
Though DJ Khaled is "happy" with the progress he's made thus far, the rapper revealed he "would love to get to 200 pounds." He's also feeling a lot more comfortable in his skin.
"I’m just way healthier. I’ve got more energy. I’m more motivated to do everything. I wasn’t saying all that when I was bigger," he said. "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.'"
In addition to feeling good – another unexpected perk is having more clothing options: "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."
Khaled added that advocating for the use of GLP-1s is the "right thing" to do, especially considering his experience.
"I love to put smiles on people’s faces. I love putting good energy out there. I love representing, staying in the light," he said. "And if it’s something good and something great and something that’s gonna help you progress – and when we’re talking about health – why not share it?"
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: DJ Khaled reveals 90-pound weight loss with Wegovy: 'I needed help'
