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Khaled Khaled is DJ Khaled’s twelfth studio album, released in April 2021 and framed as a self‑titled victory lap that ties his persona, faith, and family into one statement. Acros s 14 tracks, he assembles another heavyweight roster—Drake, Lil Baby, Lil Durk, Cardi B, Megan Thee Stallion, Lil Wayne, Jeremih, H.E.R., Migos, Post Malone, Justin Bieber, 21 Savage, Nas, Jay‑Z, Justin Timberlake, and a legends‑only dancehall lineup of Buju Banton, Capleton, and Bounty Killer. Musically, the record moves through trap‑driven bangers like “Every Chance I Get,” glossy pop‑rap and R&B cuts such as “Let It Go” and “Body in Motion,” and more stately, reflective moments like “Sorry Not Sorry,” all unified by polished production and Khaled’s trademark bombastic tags.Thematically, Khaled Khaled leans heavily into gratitude, success, and legacy, opening with “Thankful,” where Khaled, Lil Wayne, and Jeremih frame his career as the result of perseverance and divine favor. “Sorry Not Sorry” stands out as the album’s centerpiece, pairing Nas and Jay‑Z in an opulent, reflective mode about wealth, longevity, and staying power, while tracks like “We Going Crazy,” “I Can Have It All,” and “Where You Come From” celebrate triumph and cultural roots in equal measure. Critics generally see the project as a familiar but effective iteration of Khaled’s formula—feature‑stacked, maximal, and occasionally uneven—but note that its strongest songs underline his knack for arranging star power into big, replayable anthems that double as affirmations of his own brand and worldview. Show more