DJ Khaled's Road to the 2011 BET Awards

Check out DJ Khaled's journey to the 2011 BET Awards.

He Da Best       1998 - These days he's known as a recording artist, producer, DJ, and industry exec. But back in 1998 DJ Khaled's title was "sidekick." The Palestinian-American DJ got his start assisting Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell on his Friday night radio program, "The Luke Show."

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He Da Best       1998 - These days he's known as a recording artist, producer, DJ, and industry exec. But back in 1998 DJ Khaled's title was "sidekick." The Palestinian-American DJ got his start assisting Luther "Uncle Luke" Campbell on his Friday night radio program, "The Luke Show."

106 & Park Take Over April 9, 2007 - DJ Khaled and rapper/singer Akon pose for pic while appearing on BET's 106 & Park. The two collaborated on the hit single "We Takin' Over." (Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images)

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106 & Park Take Over April 9, 2007 - DJ Khaled and rapper/singer Akon pose for pic while appearing on BET's 106 & Park. The two collaborated on the hit single "We Takin' Over." (Photo: Scott Gries/Getty Images)

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DJ Khaled\r - We all know that DJ Khaled has no self-esteem issues. The Miami heatmaker will stand on any stage in the world, raise his hand and proudly proclaim "We the Best!" And he's got the tunes to back up the boldest of boasts.

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Global at the 2008 BET Awards June 24, 2008 - DJ Khaled brings his knack for lively ad-libs and onstage gestures to the 2008 BET Awards. That year Khaled lets everyone know the scope of his ambitionn with the album We Global. (Photo: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)

Takin' Over the BET Hip Hop Awards October 18, 2008 - DJ Khaled shows up with his cache of street-oriented artists to accept one of his 2008 BET Hip-Hop Awards. Khaled wins in two categories at this award show; one for Best Collabo and one for DJ of the Year. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)

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Takin' Over the BET Hip Hop Awards October 18, 2008 - DJ Khaled shows up with his cache of street-oriented artists to accept one of his 2008 BET Hip-Hop Awards. Khaled wins in two categories at this award show; one for Best Collabo and one for DJ of the Year. (Photo: Rick Diamond/Getty Images for BET)

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All He Does is Win February 8, 2010 - DJ Khaled's smash hit "All I Do is Win," a single off his album Victory iscertified platinum. The song might as well be Khaled's motto. Dude is extraordinarily focused.(Photo: We The Best Records)

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All He Does is Win February 8, 2010 - DJ Khaled's smash hit "All I Do is Win," a single off his album Victory iscertified platinum. The song might as well be Khaled's motto. Dude is extraordinarily focused.(Photo: We The Best Records)

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Habitat March 27, 2010 - DJ Khaled feels right at home during BET's Spring Bling Top 20 Countdown. The 2010 special took place in his stomping ground of Miami Beach, FL.  (Photo: Jeff Daly/PictureGroup)

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Habitat March 27, 2010 - DJ Khaled feels right at home during BET's Spring Bling Top 20 Countdown. The 2010 special took place in his stomping ground of Miami Beach, FL.  (Photo: Jeff Daly/PictureGroup)

Dade County Honors June 3, 2010 - The 2010 VH1 Hip Hop Honors got a taste of Miami when Khaled, Rick Ross and company roll through. (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

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Dade County Honors June 3, 2010 - The 2010 VH1 Hip Hop Honors got a taste of Miami when Khaled, Rick Ross and company roll through. (Photo: Jemal Countess/Getty Images)

On The Rozay Carpet June 27, 2010 - Always representing for Black Entertainment Television, Khaled and Ricky Rozay hit the red carpet at the 2010 BET Awards in L.A. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

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On The Rozay Carpet June 27, 2010 - Always representing for Black Entertainment Television, Khaled and Ricky Rozay hit the red carpet at the 2010 BET Awards in L.A. (Photo: Frank Micelotta/PictureGroup)

Ace Hood October 2, 2010 - We The Best Music Group recording artist Ace Hood chucks up the deuces at the 2010 BET Hip Hop Awards. We The Best Music Group is Khaled's label (with distribution from Def Jam) which released the Ace Hood albums Gutta and Ruthless. More recently Ace Hood dropped "Hustle Hard," the lead single from his upcoming album Blood, Sweat & Tears. (Photo: Ben Hider/PictureGroup)

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Ace Hood October 2, 2010 - We The Best Music Group recording artist Ace Hood chucks up the deuces at the 2010 BET Hip Hop Awards. We The Best Music Group is Khaled's label (with distribution from Def Jam) which released the Ace Hood albums Gutta and Ruthless. More recently Ace Hood dropped "Hustle Hard," the lead single from his upcoming album Blood, Sweat & Tears. (Photo: Ben Hider/PictureGroup)

10 Years Strong October 6, 2010 - Khaled swings by 106 & Park in support of their 10th anniversary episode. How does he manage to be everywhere at once? (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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10 Years Strong October 6, 2010 - Khaled swings by 106 & Park in support of their 10th anniversary episode. How does he manage to be everywhere at once? (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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2 Legit 2 Quit October 2, 2010 - DJ Khaled, Rick Ross and Sean Diddy Combs come together on stage at 2010 BET Hip Hop Awards for an epic medley of "BMF" and "MC Hammer." To top it off, MC Hammer hits the stage for a throwback performance of "2 Legit 2 Quit." (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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2 Legit 2 Quit October 2, 2010 - DJ Khaled, Rick Ross and Sean Diddy Combs come together on stage at 2010 BET Hip Hop Awards for an epic medley of "BMF" and "MC Hammer." To top it off, MC Hammer hits the stage for a throwback performance of "2 Legit 2 Quit." (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

Soul Train Love November 10, 2010 - Khaled and Rick Ross pose for the cameras and let everyone know that Miami is in the building. (Photo: Moses Robinson/Getty Images)

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Soul Train Love November 10, 2010 - Khaled and Rick Ross pose for the cameras and let everyone know that Miami is in the building. (Photo: Moses Robinson/Getty Images)

New Year's Eve: Khaled Style December 17, 2010 - Khaled comes through to 106 & Park's New Year's Eve partyto help ring in 2011 in a big way. (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

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New Year's Eve: Khaled Style December 17, 2010 - Khaled comes through to 106 & Park's New Year's Eve partyto help ring in 2011 in a big way. (Photo: Brad Barket/PictureGroup)

DJ Khaled (@therealdjkhaled) - Khaled stopped by 106 & Park this week to help promote Maybach Music. He's currently in the studio with Ace Hood working on a new project.TWEET: "Big up lil wayne and mack main for always showing ace hood luv. We the best ymcmb."(Photos by Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

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Grammy Family February 12, 2011 - DJ Khaled strikes a pose at Cash Money and Young Money's pre-Grammy party in 2011. Khaled's first album Listennn...The Album featured a song titled "Grammy Family" with Kanye West, Consequence and John Legend.(Photos: Adrian Sidney/PictureGroup)

Deuces - DJ Khaled chucking the deuce on the set of his "Welcome to My Hood (Remix)" video shoot in New York City on March 29, 2011.(Photo: Walik Goshorn for BET Digital)

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Deuces March 29, 2011 - DJ Khaled throws up the peace sign while on the set of his music video shoot in NYC this past March.

Springfest in the City That He's From May 28, 2011 - Rick Ross and DJ Khaled rock Best of the Best in Miami over Memorial Day Weekend. Khaled's shirt says "I'm On One"--the latest single from his upcoming album We The Best Forever. Next Stop? The 2011 BET Awards(Photo: Aaron Gilbert/WENN.com)

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Springfest in the City That He's From May 28, 2011 - Rick Ross and DJ Khaled rock Best of the Best in Miami over Memorial Day Weekend. Khaled's shirt says "I'm On One"--the latest single from his upcoming album We The Best Forever. Next Stop? The 2011 BET Awards(Photo: Aaron Gilbert/WENN.com)