Yes, Khaled Khaled is his government name

Yes, the picture needs to be that big. I need you fully grasp what’s going on here. Take a good look and let it soak in. Imagine his voice and then say to yourself out loud:

DJ Khaled is the President of Def Jam South.

Now to proclaim Khaled isn’t fully qualified and/or capable to helm a label would reveal a level of hate that would dispel every credible stance for having an equitable opinion. The man has managed to snag co-signs from the biggest and best artists in Hip-Hop when the only one seemingly to benefit from the endeavor was him as well as to continue to remain conspicuous when the public opinion would suggest otherwise.

But President of Def Jam? Even it was Def Jam Chattanooga, Def Jam is (or supposed to be) the pinnacle platform for the most talented and marketable artists to maintain careers as recording artists. Khaled speaks of hit records but…

Can you really be considered a winner with songs that are as seasonal as a snowflake? You don’t hear “Out Here Grindin” or “We Takin’ Over” getting much burn these days nor has the “South” at the end of the Def Jam name held much weight since arguably Scarface’s 2002 masterpiece The Fix. Truth be told, the label to beat down bottom is probably Grand Hustle. Don’t look for any mixture of Plies, Rick Ross, Akon, Ace Hood or Birdman to offer up any worthy competition.

But congratulations to DJ Khaled. He The Best!..

…Because L.A. Reid said so.

DJ Khaled Talks About New Job: Prez Of Def Jam South [MTV]