Nicole
Tuck
Nicole Tuck is an American entrepreneur and music manager who founded the fashion label ABU Apparel and helped steer the career of one of hip-hop’s best-known hitmakers. DJ Khaled wife Nicole is also the mother of his two sons, Asahd and Aalam. She built her own brand first and then moved into the management side of the music industry.
| Nationality | American |
|---|---|
| Occupation | Entrepreneur, artist manager |
| Spouse | DJ Khaled |
| Sons | Asahd Tuck Khaled and Aalam Tuck Khaled |
| Known for | Founding ABU Apparel; managing DJ Khaled |
Biography
Nicole Tuck grew up in New Rochelle, in New York’s Westchester County. She went to school there and later studied at Marymount Manhattan College in New York City. Her LinkedIn profile lists a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the college in 2003, followed by a master’s degree from Fordham University in 2005.
Career
Nicole started in fashion. She founded ABU Apparel, a clothing label whose name stands for “Always Be U,” at the start of the 2010s. DJ Khaled was an ambassador for the label, alongside rapper Ace Hood and singer Akon. The business later shut down after losses.
After the label closed, Nicole moved into management. She is widely described as DJ Khaled’s unofficial manager and as the person who runs the business side of his career. She appears most often beside him at red carpet events.
Personal Life
Nicole and DJ Khaled have been together for well over a decade. Some reports say they began dating in 2003, while others place the start of the relationship in 2007. The couple became engaged in 2016 after the birth of their first son, and reports place their wedding in 2017.
Khaled often thanks his family in public. On The Jennifer Hudson Show he said: “I just thanked my wife and my kids for dealing with me.”
Their first son, Asahd, arrived in October 2016. Khaled had told Jimmy Kimmel in June 2016 that he planned to Snapchat the birth, and he followed through, posting about eight minutes of video with music from his album Major Key playing. Time, The Fader and E! News were among the outlets that covered it.
Their second son, Aalam, was born in January 2020. Both boys have their own pages on this site, Asahd Khaled and Aalam Khaled.
Timeline
2003: Some reports say Nicole and DJ Khaled begin dating.
2003: She earns a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Marymount Manhattan College.
2005: She earns a master’s degree from Fordham University.
Early 2010s: She launches ABU Apparel.
June 2016: Khaled tells Jimmy Kimmel he plans to Snapchat his son’s birth.
October 2016: Their first son, Asahd, is born.
Late 2016: The couple becomes engaged, according to reports.
2017: Reports place the couple’s wedding this year.
January 2020: Their second son, Aalam, is born.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Nicole Tuck?
Nicole Tuck is an American entrepreneur and music manager. She founded ABU Apparel and is married to DJ Khaled.
How many children do Nicole Tuck and DJ Khaled have?
They have two sons, Asahd, born in October 2016, and Aalam, born in January 2020.
What happened to ABU Apparel?
The clothing line shut down after losses. DJ Khaled, Ace Hood and Akon were among the names that supported it.
When did DJ Khaled and Nicole Tuck get married?
Reports place the wedding in 2017, after their engagement in 2016.
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