DJ Khaled has opened up about the dramatic weight loss that followed a frightening health incident during a performance last year. The music producer and artist told People magazine that he has shed 90 pounds since 2025, crediting the prescription medication Wegovy, a GLP-1 receptor agonist, for helping him reach his goals.
Khaled, known for hits like "All I Do Is Win," said his motivation to change was fueled by his family. "The motivation was there, the inspiration was there, working out and trying to eat better, but I needed help," he explained. "We live for our kids, and our kids make us live. So, I have to do my part."
The artist admitted that he had to be honest with himself about his weight and consulted a physician about using a GLP-1 drug. He began his journey weighing between 295 and 300 pounds and now weighs between 200 and 212 pounds.
Health Scare Sparks Change
The turning point came in October 2025, when Khaled experienced a health scare on stage. During a concert, he performed a customary moment where he gets on his knees to express gratitude. "There's a part of my show where I get on my knees and give thanks and show my gratitude," he said. "So, I get on my knees … but I remember I couldn't really get up."
Khaled noted that friends in the audience noticed his labored breathing. "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 recalled. That prompted a decisive reaction: "I said, alright, hold up. … I gotta step my game up. I gotta get my mind right. We can't have this."
The use of GLP-1 drugs like Wegovy has surged in recent years, becoming a focal point in debates over healthcare costs and insurance coverage. Lawmakers have increasingly scrutinized the pricing and accessibility of these medications, which are also used to treat type 2 diabetes.
Khaled's disclosure adds a high-profile voice to the conversation about weight loss drugs, which have been both praised for their effectiveness and criticized for their cost and potential overuse. The producer's story highlights the personal impact of these treatments, as he credits the drug with helping him make lasting changes.
His weight loss journey also underscores the broader health challenges facing many Americans. As rural health funding and policy debates continue, the availability of such medications remains a key issue for patients and policymakers alike.
Khaled's experience, from a near-fall on stage to a 90-pound transformation, serves as a reminder of the importance of addressing health issues before they escalate. He now weighs in at a significantly healthier range, and his message is clear: taking control of your health is a win in itself.
