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Jay-Z Surprises DJ Khaled With Restored 1991 BMW M3 for His 50th Birthday

The gesture honors Khaled’s teenage grind by recreating the M3 that marked his early rise.

Overview

  • Khaled posted Instagram video of the reveal as Lenny S presented framed photos from his early DJ days before telling him the car was waiting outside.
  • He grew emotional and said the moment nearly made him cry as he recounted hustling as a teen throwing $5 parties and selling items from the trunk.
  • Khaled credited Jay-Z and Lenny S for the present, describing it as the same model he owned as a teenager and showing a pristine, restored car with a vanity plate.
  • Coverage highlights the E30 M3’s reputation as a coveted collectible, with well-kept examples often reaching six figures, while emphasizing the gift’s sentimental value.
  • The posts spread quickly across social platforms, turning a private birthday surprise into a widely shared snapshot of friendship within hip-hop.