Jay-Z & Lenny S Gift DJ Khaled 1991 BMW M3 for His 50th Birthday: ‘Y’all Gonna Make Me Cry’
DJ Khaled recently celebrated his milestone 50th birthday in a spectacular fashion, receiving a truly nostalgic gift from none other than Jay-Z and record executive Lenny S. The surprise unfolded in a heartfelt video shared by Khaled on Instagram, where Lenny presented him with framed photographs from his teenage years as a budding DJ, alongside a model of a red 1991 BMW M3—a car that holds significant memories for Khaled. This particular vehicle was not just any car; it symbolized Khaled’s early hustle and ambition, as he earned money hosting parties, which eventually allowed him to purchase the M3 at just 15 years old.
In the video, Khaled reminisces about his teenage years, recalling how he would rent out halls for parties and charge attendees just $5 at the door, with graffiti flyers promoting the events. He humorously recounts a mishap with his original M3, where he installed a sound system that ultimately led to the car catching fire. Lenny S then teased Khaled with both good and bad news—while a new M3 was waiting outside, it wasn’t yet equipped with a custom sound system. Khaled’s reaction was priceless; his excitement was palpable as he marveled at the thoughtful gift, expressing gratitude and disbelief. He reflected on his journey, mentioning how he sold mixtapes and even alligator shoes from the trunk of that iconic car, making the moment all the more meaningful.
This gift not only highlights the deep bond between Khaled, Jay-Z, and Lenny S but also serves as a reminder of Khaled’s humble beginnings and the hard work that has led him to become a prominent figure in the music industry. As he turns 50, Khaled’s story is a testament to the power of dreams and perseverance, inspiring many to remember their roots while aiming for greatness.
DJ Khaled
recently turned 50 and received a gift from
Jay-Z
and record executive Lenny S that blew him away.
Khaled
posted a video
on Instagram of Lenny S standing in his living room giving him
framed pictures
from Khaled’s early days as a teenage DJ when he purchased a red 1991 BMW M3 with money he made hosting parties along with model of the same car.
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“That’s in the ’90s, I had an M3, hustlin’,” said Khaled while holding a picture of himself posing with the same car when he was 15. “Listen, the vision was so clear. We used to do parties, rent out halls and we used to charge $5 at the door, and the flyers were graffiti. … I bought an M3, and this M3, I put a system in it. I was like, 15, 16, and I put a system in it, and the whole car caught on fire.”
Lenny then told Khaled that he had good news and that he had bad news. The good news was that he had the car outside waiting for him, but the bad news was that it didn’t have a custom system in it yet. Of course, Khaled couldn’t believe it.
“No way,” he said. “Nah, nah, nah, nah, that’s crazy. Yo, listen, that’s crazy. Nah, this legendary. Oh my God, yo, that’s crazy. Yo, Jay-Z, Lenny S, y’all went crazy on this. You know I used to have one of these sh–s? This is crazy. An M3? You know how classic this is? You know Hov and that Lexus? Yo, Hov, yo Len, stop, man. Y’all gonna make me cry, don’t do this. Yo, I was selling Pelle Pelles out the back of the trunk, mixtapes, I used to sell alligator shoes out the back of this trunk. This that real deal. … Lenny S and Jay-Z got me an M3.”
DJ Khaled turned 50 on Nov. 26.
