MIAMI (WSVN) - Music producer and South Florida native DJ Khaled was honored in Miami as a hometown hero.
He was recognized Wednesday morning during the Miami-Dade School Board meeting and was given an award honoring his philanthropy and community engagement.
“Miami’s part of my legacy and my life, and it’s all about the kids,” said Khaled. “I was once a kid in Miami, I grew up in Miami. I’d do anything for the kids in Miami and in the world.”
Khaled’s efforts included building a foundation, supporting people during the COVID-19 pandemic and being a national spokesperson for the nonprofit organization Get Schooled. He also received a certificate for the We The Best Foundation.
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