Quotes from DJ Khaled

It feels good being a restaurant owner because it's part of my dreams of being the biggest mogul.

It confuses me and disappoints me when somebody says, 'What does he do? What does he do?' My records are some of the biggest anthems ever. What do you think, they magically just appear? Obama walked out to my record.

I'm an entrepreneur. I'm a young mogul. I'm blessed.

I would love to work with Eminem, Dr. Dre. I wish I could have been in the studio with Bob Marley.

Jeb Bush, I appreciate you. You a leader. You a Bush.

Every summer's mine.

I remember they used to tell me, they said, 'Khaled, you can't get a Rolls-Royce; you need to get one of them small ones.' So I went and bought a Phantom.

I put together amazing records, whether that's finding the beat or putting the right hook on there, and picking the right artists on the record. That's me being an A&R. And I'm making sure that they give me their best.

I wanna thank MTV and the VMAs for choosing me to be a part of the show because, on this show, if you not an icon or upcomin' icon, you're not on the show, you know?

I love Chris Brown. He's a superstar. He's one of the best singers out there.

You do know it cost money to put a t-shirt on your back? You do know it cost money have a house? You do know it cost money to eat? Get money, don't let these people fool you.

We have to get money. We have no choice. It cost money to eat.

Sometimes I'm in the studio, sometimes I'm not. It's about delivering the music to the artist, but it's also about the inspiration.

I don't have no favorite rock bands. I'm a fan of rock music though.

I'm building an empire. How do you know I won't be the next [Universal Music Group Chairman/CEO] Doug Morris one day? I'm doing a hell of a job, and I'm on the road to that next level.

I love all types of music myself.

Each team always has that one power player, even Carmelo. Those are the guys who would represent the logo.

God is the greatest. So at the end of the day and beginning of the day, I thank God.

God has blessed me to see the luxury side of things.

Always have Faith. Always have Hope.

You gotta water your plants. Nobody can water them for you.

Lil Wayne, that's my brother. Birdman, that's family.

When I wake up, I immediately pray. When I go to sleep, I pray. Honestly, a prayer every second, in every breath. I suggest the whole world to do it. Prayer is amazing.

For me to talk with Obama and the conversation I had with him, I was letting him know that me and my fans have a special connection, and it's love, and I believe that love is the answer.