One thing that brings every athlete, musician, actor, and social media personality under one roof is their love for sneakers. Over the last few years, celebrities including Kylie Jenner, Teyana Taylor, John Mayer, DJ Khaled, Ben Affleck, Mark Wahlberg, and more have shared about their love for sneakers and how they are one of their prized possessions.
These celebrities tend to have a deep appreciation for the craftsmanship of footwear, and of course, it goes on to showcase luxury. A recent study by the fast fashion brand Public Desire has revealed the celebrity who has the biggest sneaker collection.
DJ Khaled boasts a collection of 10,000 sneakers
According to a recent study by the fast fashion brand Public Desire, DJ Khaled tops the list of celebrities with the biggest shoe collection, owning 10,000 pairs of sneakers, which exceeds about $8 million in worth. It has been reported that the entire shoe collection that he showcased in his closet tour takes up to 10% of his entire net worth, which comes around to $80 million. (via Highsnobiety)
The DJ reportedly has a gigantic walk-in sneaker closet in his Miami mansion where he has neatly placed the sneakers in a color-coordinated and brand-wise manner. The collection boasts Nike Air Jordans, Yeezys, MCM dogs, and others. In an interview with GQ, talking about his collection, he said,
I have always loved sneakers. I just remember as a kid, I would beg my mother and father to get me some Jordans. I love basketball, and I love Michael Jordan. Just watching the game and wanting to be in the game. The excitement of seeing Michael Jordan wear the Jordans and slam dunking and being my favorite player. You know what I’m saying? I wanted to wear the sneakers.
The music producer further commented that he didn’t realize that he was a collector, but he just wanted the sneakers and never wanted to throw them away. He also touched upon how the love and appreciation for the sneakers have evolved amongst people, noting that now there is a line outside the building when a new sneaker is out.
DJ Khaled went on to say that it goes on to show the evolution of how Michael Jordan evolved the lifestyle with the introduction of Jordans. He also credits the hip-hop culture for popularizing the love for sneakers, as they are a significant part of the lifestyle. He added at the time,
My idols, from Michael Jordan to Jay-Z and other great rappers, were wearing Michael Jordan shoes. That’s what it’s about, ‘being timeless.’
Khaled also shared that he might trade some of his sneakers with someone who wants them or with someone who has one pair that he needs, but he never resells his sneakers. The music producer noted that his sneaker collection is not just a collection of sneakers for him, but they are very personal to him, and some of them even have a backstory to them.
One such collector is actor Ben Affleck, who played Nike co-founder Phil Knight in his movie Air, which was based on the company’s relentless pursuit to sign Michael Jordan and change the athletic sponsorship game forever. So not only did Affleck make a movie about sneakers, but he also has a collection of sneakers to boast about. But hey? He doesn’t top the list; DJ Khaled does.
DJ Khaled named as SailGP’s Chief Hype Officer
According to reports by SailGP, the Grammy Award-winning artist has been announced as the Chief Hype Officer for SailGP’s 2025 season. DJ Khaled will help the brand redefine the sport of sailing, and with his popularity, it is surely going to draw attention.
In a statement, he said,
I’m excited to join the SailGP team and further show the world how incredible the sport of sailing is! I’ve always had an affinity for water sports as a native of South Florida, and I’m looking forward to bringing my own experience to the team, taking it to the next level.
DJ Khaled added that it’s a great opportunity for him to work alongside a remarkable group of people and take part in exciting races. The brand is expecting the music producer’s face value to elevate and share about the sport with the masses.
SailGP CEO Sir Russell Coutts said that they are assured that DJ Khaled will surely grow their audience further and will help the brand build its profile. There is no surprise why the music mogul was chosen as the brand’s chief hyper officer, as his popularity can be of great advantage for the brand. The SailGP Team CEO Mike Buckley shared (via Sportico),
At the end of the day, it’s about expanding your audience. He’s got 40 million people who follow him. He’s doing something right. So, if we can learn little lessons about how he’s created such a following, that would be huge for us.
So, not only does DJ Khaled top the list of biggest shoe collectors or sneaker heads, but he also serves as Chief Hype Officer for SailGP.
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