by DJ Khaled credits walking, golf and Wegovy, a medication he started after talking with his doctor, for his weight loss. The Daily Beast reported on November 12, 2026 that he started at about 300 pounds and is now between 200 and 212 pounds.
The Daily Beast article does not show a total pounds lost or a timeframe, so each number below comes with its date and outlet.
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If you saw the new photos and want to know what is behind them, this page covers his routine, the reports, the partnership, and the questions to take to a prescriber.
How did DJ Khaled lose weight?
He names three things together: “Walk, golf, and Wegovy.” The Daily Beast quotes him on that routine in its November 12, 2026 article. He says he plays 18 holes of golf up to six times a week, without a golf cart, and that he gets “over 10,000 steps a day.” He also says he feels “way healthier” with more energy.
The Daily Beast ties the change to a moment: it began after a performance “last October,” when he struggled to get up after kneeling. He cites his friends' concern about his breathing during performances, his wife and his sons as his reasons.
Mirror, in a separate article, writes that golf's “swing motion and continuous walking develop coordination, core/hip rotation, and balance.” Mirror also describes walking as “low impact and completely free.”
Eating is the other part of the picture. In 2023 he told Page Six, as AceShowbiz reported, “The only thing I want to curb is that I love chocolate chip cookies.” If cravings are your sticking point, weight loss and appetite control covers that side of the routine.
Quick facts, as of 2026-11-13
| Fact | What is reported | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Starting weight | “about 300 pounds” | The Daily Beast, Nov. 12, 2026 |
| Current weight | “between 200 and 212 pounds” | The Daily Beast, Nov. 12, 2026 |
| Routine he names | Walk, golf and Wegovy | The Daily Beast, Nov. 12, 2026 |
| Golf | 18 holes up to six times a week, without a golf cart | The Daily Beast, Nov. 12, 2026 |
| Steps | “over 10,000 steps a day” | The Daily Beast, Nov. 12, 2026 |
| When the change began | After a performance “last October,” when he struggled to get up after kneeling | The Daily Beast, Nov. 12, 2026 |
| Medication | Wegovy, started after talking with his doctor | The Daily Beast, Nov. 12, 2026 |
| Partner | Novo Nordisk, maker of Wegovy, announced Nov. 12 | The Daily Beast, Nov. 12, 2026 |
How does DJ Khaled look now?
The Daily Beast gives his current weight as “between 200 and 212 pounds.” Shefinds, in an October 14, 2026 article, says new photos drew attention for his “noticeably slimmer appearance.” It quotes one viral post saying he “is looking healthy and fit.”
What is Wegovy, and what did he say about it?
The Daily Beast describes Wegovy as a GLP-1 medication that is “primarily prescribed for weight loss.” The article says he started it after talking with his doctor.
Shefinds reports that he appeared in a Super Bowl commercial for the “Wegovy weight-loss pill.” It says he wanted to work with the company because he is a father and husband who wants to be his best for his family.
For the research side, ClinicalTrials.gov listing for a semaglutide study describes a trial of how well semaglutide helps teenagers with excess body weight lose weight and keep it off. It plans 500 participants and a minimum of 3 years of treatment. The population is adolescents, so it is a different study from Khaled's story.
Is the Novo Nordisk partnership part of the story?
Yes. The Daily Beast reports a partnership between Khaled and Novo Nordisk, the maker of Wegovy, announced November 12, 2026. The Shefinds item shows the Wegovy commercial he appeared in, so the drug he talks about is also the product he appeared in an ad for.
What are the key dates?
| Date | What was reported | Source |
|---|---|---|
| February 2019 | He revealed a new program with WW (formerly Weight Watchers) and said he was already seeing a difference in his body | ABN TV |
| 2019 | In his own post, he wrote that he started at 293 lbs and was OFFICIALLY 250 lbs | AceShowbiz |
| August 5, 2023 | He told Page Six he was 290 about two months earlier and 267 at that point, after playing golf | AceShowbiz |
| October 14, 2026 | Shefinds reports new photos with a “noticeably slimmer appearance” | Shefinds |
| November 12, 2026 | The Daily Beast reports the starting and current weights, his routine, and the Novo Nordisk partnership | The Daily Beast |
What do people mix up about his weight loss?
- The older numbers come from other years. The 293 to 250 figures are from 2019, and the 290 to 267 figures are from 2023. Keep them separate from the 2026 weights.
- Step counts differ. The Daily Beast quotes “over 10,000 steps a day.” Mirror reports 15,000 steps daily.
- Wegovy and Ozempic are different names. Shefinds quotes a fan who called him “DJ Ozempic.” The Daily Beast names Wegovy.
- Pill or injection. Shefinds calls it a “Wegovy weight-loss pill.” Confirm the form with your prescriber.
Who does this story affect?
The Wegovy part applies to people a prescriber has treated with it.
If you start walking more and notice changes in how you walk that you can't explain, the MedlinePlus page on walking abnormalities says: “If there is any sign of uncontrollable and unexplained gait abnormalities, contact your provider.”
What should I ask before deciding on Wegovy?
Wegovy is a prescription decision, and these questions set your next step. For side effects, the safest weight-loss drug guide lists more questions to bring.
- Is a prescription like Wegovy a fit for my health history and my weight goal?
- Which form would I get, a pill or an injection?
- What side effects should I expect, and which ones mean I should call you right away?
- How should my walking and golf plan fit with the medication?
- What will I pay each month? Ask your pharmacist to check the price against my coverage.
- How will we track progress, with the scale, measurements or follow-up visits?
Bring this list to your next appointment. That is the whole next step, and the decision stays with you.
By the New Life Wellness Guide Editorial Team
This article is for general information purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult your doctor or qualified healthcare provider before making changes to your health routine.