DJ Khaled recently celebrated his milestone 50th birthday on November 26, receiving an extraordinary and deeply personal gift from his close associates, music mogul Jay-Z and esteemed record executive Lenny S. The lavish present left Khaled in awe, as captured in a video he shared on Instagram, detailing the emotional unveiling.

The surprise began with Lenny S presenting Khaled with a collection of framed pictures. These images were a nostalgic trip back to Khaled’s early days as a teenage DJ, specifically featuring a red 1991 BMW M3 he had owned. Alongside the photographs, a detailed model of the exact car was also gifted. Khaled, visibly moved, recounted his youth, stating, “That’s in the ’90s, I had an M3, hustlin’.” He vividly recalled being 15 or 16 when he purchased the vehicle with money earned from hosting parties, charging $5 at the door, and distributing graffiti-style flyers. The original M3 was a symbol of his early ambition, into which he famously installed a custom sound system, only for the entire car to tragically catch fire.

The revelation took an even more incredible turn when Lenny S announced he had both good news and bad news. The good news: the actual 1991 BMW M3 was waiting outside. The bad news, delivered playfully: it didn’t yet have a custom sound system. Khaled’s disbelief was palpable. “No way,” he exclaimed repeatedly, his voice filled with emotion. He described the gift as “crazy,” “legendary,” and expressed profound gratitude to Jay-Z and Lenny S. He highlighted the classic status of the M3, drawing a parallel to Jay-Z’s own iconic Lexus, and acknowledged the depth of the gesture, noting, “Y’all gonna make me cry, don’t do this.”

Reflecting further on his past, Khaled shared how his original M3 was integral to his early entrepreneurial endeavors. He recounted selling various items from the trunk of the car, including Pelle Pelles, mixtapes, and even alligator shoes. This history underscored the profound significance of the replica gift, which he termed the “real deal.” The sentiment culminated in his joyful declaration: “Lenny S and Jay-Z got me an M3.” This thoughtful and historic gift perfectly encapsulated DJ Khaled’s journey from a hustling teenage DJ to a celebrated music icon.