The red , two-door BMW represented the start of friendship, and a musical legacy.
When you think of DJ Khaled, the first images that probably come to mind are mansions, private jets, and a garage full of luxury cars. But ask him, and he’d likely tell a different story—one rooted in humble beginnings, relentless work ethic, and a constant grind to hustle and be great. And as he recently celebrated his 50th birthday in Miami, surrounded by friends and family, it's incredible to take a walk down memory lane with DJ Khaled and reminisce on some of the key moments that led to him making his mark on music forever. That nostalgia came to life in the form of a four-wheel icon this year, as DJ Khaled took to Instagram to show fans and followers the moment when longtime friend Lenny S. gifted him an E30 BMW E30 on behalf of himself and Jay-Z.
At first glance, you’re probably wondering where a late 80s M car will sit in a collection of Rolls-Royces and Maybachs, but what you don’t understand is that the E30 M3 represents a pivotal moment in time for Khaled. Along with a small-scale model of the car, framed photos of a young Khaled reveal that at just 15 or 16 years old, the world-renowned music producer and entrepreneur owned that very M3 during his early years and rise to the top of music charts. The two, struck with smiles, continue reminiscing about the now highly collectable M3 and how it ultimately caught fire after Khlaed installed an audio system in it. The real surprise came when Lenny S. walked Khaled outside to his driveway, where a pristine red 1991 BMW E30 M3 sat parked like a blast from the past.
As if things could get any better, the M3 came fitted with a vanity plate that reads “WTB-M3,” which is the original plate that Khaled put on his car. It wasn’t long before he was sitting in the front seat, going on about the days when he was hustling, selling mixtapes and alligator leather shoes out of the trunk. Surrounded by a car collection that spans into the eight-figure mark, the excitement that came from the 34-year-old BMW just shows that nostalgia is what drives our passion for all things automotive, not just price tags. If you’re looking to add an M3 to your own collection, check out all the BMW M3s for sale on duPont REGISTRY by clicking the link below.
Source: @djkhaled Instagram
