After Khaled finished making his announcements and letting guests know what was in store for this year, the city of Miami honored Khaled by naming February 9th “WE THE BEST” day in the city of Miami and November 26th “KHALED KHALED” day in the city of Miami Beach. Khaled was also given the key to the city of Miami and Miami Beach for his generous contributions to the community, and his ongoing civic engagement. “I’m not giving this award to Khaled because of his celebrity. We’re giving it to him because he has taken that celebrity and done something extraordinary and special with it,” said Mayor Dan Gelber of Miami Beach.
Once the conference wrapped, the media were given gift bags with complimentary Belaire along with a handwritten motivational note from Khaled.
Following the press conference, Khaled held an after-party at the flagship Raising Cane’s in South Beach. Cane’s was decked out with a DJ, step and repeat, posters, and an out-of-this-world We The Best cake. Media were given complimentary Cane’s meals as well as a slice of the delicious red velvet cake. Upon arrival, Khaled walked behind the register and showed his love and support for Cane’s before snapping a quick picture with the entire staff. Khaled sat and spoke with the press briefly before signing posters and ending this memorable and successful day. While answering questions, Khaled discussed that returning to Def Jam felt like a homecoming for him and that hip hop is more than just the music, “it’s a lifestyle, the way we talk, the way we walk, the way we breathe,” Khaled said.
After the after-party, We The Best provided airport transportation and ensured every journalist and correspondent made it home safely. DJ Khaled and We The Best set the bar high with this press conference and did not disappoint. Not only was this a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but it was also history in the making and will forever be remembered as nothing short of legendary.
