Joe and Jada: DJ Khaled on We The Best Classic, Jay-Z's BMW Gift, Top 5 Records & 50th B-Day

Release Date: December 11, 2025
Podcast Hosts: Fat Joe and Jadakiss
Guest: DJ Khaled (with appearances from Reggie Saunders and golfer Bryson DeChambeau)

Episode Overview

This energetic, celebratory episode of Joe and Jada brings DJ Khaled onto the golf course during his We The Best Foundation Golf Classic. The conversation is equal parts heartfelt and humorous, as the trio reflects on Khaled’s 50th birthday, shares behind-the-scenes hip-hop stories, discusses legendary sneaker and watch moments, and highlights Khaled’s philanthropic efforts. The vibe is family, community, and hip-hop history—with plenty of laughter, healthy competition, and wisdom.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Turning 50: Reflections, Health, and Inspiration

[03:26-05:30]

• DJ Khaled talks about reaching 50 and how it changed his perspective on age and health.
  • "I never thought about age in my life... till I turned 50. And when I turned 50, I went and got my physical... Everything came out so beautiful. So I was inspired from that day." — DJ Khaled [03:26]
• Fat Joe and Khaled share a story about sharing the same doctor and boasting about physical results.
  • Fat Joe jokes: "That man's so healthy, he just got a little junk in his trunk." [04:24]
  • Doctor compares Khaled to a "Rolls Royce Phantom. Long barrel, long wheelbarrow." [05:05]
  • Fat Joe: "He called me bragging. I looked at him. I was so happy for him, I hung up. I said, man, I gotta get my together." [06:03]

2. Family, Fatherhood, and Legacy

[07:00-08:41]

• Khaled introduces his sons, sharing how important they are and how they inspire his work and giving.
  • "Look at my boys. This is who I do it for." — DJ Khaled [07:00]
  • Discusses new album “Llama God” dedicated to his son Alarm, following “Father of Asahd.” [08:23]

3. Hip-Hop, Community, and Support

[09:44-13:17]

• Reggie Saunders joins, revealing his long-term behind-the-scenes support for big names in hip-hop and sports marketing.
  • Fat Joe: "There ain’t no Fat Joe collection without no... My sneaking (sneaker) room don’t exist without Reg." [09:24–09:32]

4. Sneaker and Watch Stories:

[11:37-14:38]

• Share stories about rare sneakers (Mark Wahlberg's green Jordan 4s, Eminem at the Super Bowl, J Balvin exclusives).
  • Market for rare kicks is wild: "The man came every day, said, 'yo, I got 50,000 for them war burgers.' ...This went up to like, 80, 90,000." — Fat Joe [12:45]
  • Fat Joe on selling rare watches: "Within seconds, somebody hits me up. 'Yo, I got 400 for that watch.' I’m not second. I haven’t even paid. I’m in Rolex." [13:41]
• The theme: Sometimes the ‘bag’ is just too hot to touch, and the joy is in the story, not the resale. [13:04-14:38]

5. DJ Khaled’s 50th Birthday Bash and Jay-Z’s BMW Gift

[15:19-18:21]

• Reflection on throwing one of the best parties in years, deepening lifelong friendships.
  • "That was the best party I’ve been to in 10 years." — Fat Joe [15:19]
• DJ Khaled reminisces on receiving a red BMW M3 as a teenager—a surprise from Lenny S and Jay-Z:
  • "Lenny S and Jay-Z bought me a BMW M3, pulled it up to my house... That car put a tear in my eye because it reminded me where I was back then and where we at now." — DJ Khaled [16:54–17:27]

6. Giving Back: The We The Best Foundation Golf Classic

[19:06-20:19]

• Fat Joe reveals how Khaled quietly gives away "hundreds, maybe millions" to communities.
  • "Khaled does a lot that he don’t show... He’s constantly... giving back. That’s what this whole thing’s about, right?" — Fat Joe [19:06]
• Khaled stresses unity, gratitude, and supporting others, especially in South Florida.
  • "We The Best Foundation... it’s about uplifting our communities, supporting other foundations and giving back... especially my home... 305 Dade County." — DJ Khaled [19:39]

7. Podcast Competition and The Power of Positivity

[20:19-21:41]

• Fat Joe declares their intent to be the #1 hip-hop podcast.
  • "I start the beef with all the podcasts, letting y’all know we here... Y’all want the smoke? Let’s go." [20:19]
• Khaled praises the show's positive energy and wide respect in hip-hop culture:
  • "Everybody talking about y’all... y’all repping hip hop so beautifully from the start to now." [21:25]

8. Top 5 DJ Party Records

[21:41-23:11]

• Khaled’s favorites to “cut up” during classic hip-hop battles:
  • "Mary and Method Man, 'All I Need'... Run DMC 'Peter Piper,' LL Cool J 'Rock the Bells,' Steezo, Public Enemy, James Brown 'Funky Drummer,' Apache, Eric Sermon 'So What You Sayin’,' Public Enemy 'Rebel Without A Pause,' and Run DMC 'Down for the King.'" — DJ Khaled [22:05–23:11]
• The art of DJ battles and making crowds go wild gets a loving and technical examination.

9. Culture Crossovers: Hip-Hop and Golf

[28:35-32:13]

• Pro golfer Bryson DeChambeau sits down to discuss inspiring youth, bringing golf to diverse audiences, and the impact of Khaled cross-pollinating hip-hop and golf:
  • "The most rewarding thing that I’ve ever felt is looking a kid in the eye, seeing them glow... It wasn’t about a professional win... it was really about... how it impacts a kid’s life." — Bryson DeChambeau [29:17]
  • "Khaled’s bridging that gap right now, which is really inspirational." [31:47]

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• DJ Khaled: "I never thought about age in my life... till I turned 50." [03:26]
• Fat Joe: "That man's so healthy, he just got a little junk in his trunk." [04:24]
• Fat Joe on rare sneakers: "The man came every day, said, 'yo, I got 50,000 for them war burgers.' ...This went up to like, 80, 90,000." [12:45]
• Khaled on receiving a BMW from Jay-Z: "That car put a tear in my eye because it reminded me where I was back then and where we at now." [16:54]
• Fat Joe on giving: "Khaled does a lot that he don’t show... hundreds, maybe millions of dollars that he gives back places just because he don’t say it." [19:06]
• DJ Khaled's positive affirmation: "There’s no hate here... Even the people that tear down and hate, they can’t hate this show." [20:46]
• Bryson DeChambeau: "The most rewarding thing... is looking a kid in the eye... it wasn’t about a professional win... it was really about... how it impacts a kid’s life." [29:17]
• DJ Khaled: "We The Best Foundation... it’s about uplifting our communities... especially my home... 305 Dade County." [19:39]

Important Segment Timestamps

• Health & Turning 50: [03:26–05:30]
• Family & Fatherhood: [07:00–08:41]
• Reggie Saunders & Sneaker Stories: [09:44–13:17]
• Rare Watch Offers: [13:40–14:38]
• Birthday Reflections & Jay-Z’s BMW Gift: [15:19–18:21]
• We The Best Foundation & Giving Back: [19:06–20:19]
• Podcast #1 Debate & Affirmations: [20:19–21:41]
• DJ Khaled’s Top 5 DJ Records: [21:41–23:11]
• Hip-Hop Meets Golf w/ Bryson DeChambeau: [28:35–32:13]

Tone & Style

The episode is celebratory, spontaneous, and full of inside jokes and family vibes. The conversation flows with warmth, mutual respect, and vulnerability—while always keeping it real and entertaining for the culture.

Conclusion

This episode of Joe and Jada with DJ Khaled blends classic hip-hop storytelling, wellness, gratitude, and community uplift. Listeners get inside access to iconic moments, understand the impact of quiet philanthropy, and witness the vibrant intersection of music, family, and new passions like golf. Whether you’re here for sneaker lore, Khaled’s top party tracks, or heartfelt reflections, this one’s for hip-hop fans who like their culture with a side of uplift and laughs.