David Guetta is a French DJ, record producer, and songwriter born November 7, 1967. He has sold over 10 million albums and 65 million singles worldwide with more than 14 billion streams. Guetta was named the top DJ in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs polls in 2011 and held the title from 2020 to 2023. His 2013 hit “When Love Takes Over” featuring Kelly Rowland was ranked by Billboard as the top dance-pop collaboration ever.
Guetta’s debut album “Just a Little More Love,” came out in 2002 followed by Guetta Blaster and Pop Life. He gained major success with his fourth album, “One Love,” featuring hits like “When Love Takes Over,” “Gettin’ Over You,” “Sexy Bitch,” and “Memories,” which topped the UK charts. His 2011 album “Nothing but the Beat” included popular tracks such as “Where Them Girls At,” “Little Bad Girl,” “Without You,” “Titanium,” and “Turn Me On.”
In 2018, David Guetta released “7,” his seventh album, which included tracks under his alias Jack Back. In 2019, he and producer Morten Breum introduced the EDM subgenre “future rave” and released a collaborative EP called “New Rave” in July 2020. His 2022 single “I’m Good (Blue)” with Bebe Rexha became the second longest-running number-one song on the US Dance/Electronic chart.
Guetta’s awards include two Grammys, an American Music Award, and a Billboard Music Award. In June 2021, he sold his music catalog for between $100 million and $150 million, according to industry sources.
| Full Name | Pierre David Guetta |
| Date of Birth | November 7, 1967 |
| Place of Birth | Paris, France |
| Occupation | DJ, Record Producer, Songwriter |
| Height | 5 ft 9 inch (1.87 m) |
| Partners | Cathy Guetta (ex-wife) |
| Spouse | Jessica Ledon |
| Children | Tim Elvis Guetta, Angie Guetta and Cyan |
| Net Worth | $200 million |
David Guetta’s Early Life
David Guetta was born and grew up in Paris. His father Pierre was a sociologist from a Moroccan Jewish family while his mother Monique was Belgian. David is the younger half-brother of French journalist Bernard Guetta and actress Nathalie Guetta from his father’s side.
On his mother’s side, he has a half-brother named Dominique Vidal and a half-sister named Joëlle Vidal from her previous marriage to French cybernetician Jacques Vidal.
David Guetta’s Career
David Guetta started DJing at the Broad Club in Paris where he initially played popular tracks. In 1987, he discovered house music through a Farley “Jackmaster” Funk track on French radio. By 1988, he began hosting his club nights and released a hip-hop single “Nation Rap” with French rapper Sidney Duteil.
In the mid-1990s, Guetta DJed at clubs like Le Centrale and Rex. His 1994 single “Up & Away” with American house vocalist Robert Owens was a minor hit. Guetta also became the manager of Le Palace nightclub and organized events there and at Les Bains-Douches.
In 2001, Guetta co-founded Gum Productions with Joachim Garraud. His first big hit “Just a Little More Love” featuring Chris Willis was released that year. The album also called “Just a Little More Love” came out in 2002 and sold over 300000 copies.
Follow-up singles included “Love Don’t Let Me Go” and “People Come People Go.” In 2003 he released a compilation album “Fck Me I’m Famous*” named after his Ibiza party featuring a remix of David Bowie’s “Heroes.”
Guetta’s second album “Guetta Blaster” was released in 2004 with singles like “Money” and “The World Is Mine.” In 2006, he re-released a mash-up of “Love Don’t Let Me Go” with a Tocadisco remix of “Walking Away” which outperformed the original.
In 2007, David Guetta released his third album “Pop Life.” It was successful in the UK and Europe selling 530000 copies. The lead single “Love Is Gone” topped the American Dance Chart. Other singles included “Delirious” which charted across Europe and Guetta performed at various events including the UNIGHTED festival in Stade de France.
Guetta’s fourth album “One Love” came out in August 2009. Its first single “When Love Takes Over” featuring Kelly Rowland was a worldwide hit. The album also included successful singles like “Sexy Bitch” with Akon and “Memories” with Kid Cudi.
“One Love” sold three million copies and was Grammy-nominated. The reissue of “One More Love” came out in 2010 with new singles like “Who’s That Chick?” featuring Rihanna.
David Guetta also produced hits for The Black Eyed Peas including “I Gotta Feeling” and worked on tracks for Kelly Rowland and Kelis.
Guetta’s fifth album “Nothing but the Beat” was released in 2011 as a double-disc album. It featured hits like “Where Them Girls At” and “Titanium.” The album was re-released as Nothing but the Beat 2.0 in 2012 with singles like “She Wolf (Falling to Pieces)” and “Just One Last Time.” Guetta also launched his label Jack Back Records focusing on electronic music.
During his tour with Rihanna, Guetta debuted “Ain’t a Party” and released the “One Voice” music video. He also co-wrote “Fashion!” for Lady Gaga and “Shot Me Down” featuring Skylar Grey.
In 2014, Guetta released “Listen” featuring singles like “Lovers on the Sun” and “Dangerous.” The album included collaborations with artists like Sia and Nicki Minaj. Guetta also became the music ambassador for UEFA Euro 2016 performing the official song “This One’s for You.”
Guetta’s seventh album “7” released in 2018 featured singles like “2U” with Justin Bieber and “Flames” with Sia. He performed at major festivals like Tomorrowland and released tracks like “Dirty Sexy Money” and “So Far Away.”
In 2020, Guetta released “Let’s Love” with Sia and the New Rave EP with Morten. He performed virtual concerts for COVID-19 relief and won DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs poll. His recent singles include “Crazy What Love Can Do” with Becky Hill and “Big FU” with Ayra Starr and Lil Durk.
What is David Guetta’s Net Worth?
David Guetta has an estimated net worth of $200 Million, according toCelebrity Net Worth. The main source of David Guetta’s net worth comes from his career as a world-renowned DJ, music producer, and songwriter.
He earns significant income from his music sales, streaming royalties, and high-paying performances at major music festivals, clubs, and private events worldwide.
Guetta has also released numerous hit songs and albums, collaborated with top artists, and earned substantial income from these projects.
He also benefits from brand endorsem*nts, sponsorships, and his involvement in various business ventures, including music production and DJ software, all of which contribute to his impressive net worth.
David Guetta’s Personal Life
David Guetta married nightclub manager Cathy Lobé in 1992. They had two children: son Tim Elvis Eric, and daughter Angie. After 22 years of marriage, they divorced in March 2014 in Paris. The reason for their separation was not disclosed and neither party attended the court hearing.
In 2015, Forbes reported that Guetta earned $37 million that year.
At the Latin Grammys in 2023, Guetta revealed he was expecting a child with his long-term partner Jessica Ledon. On March 17, 2024, they welcomed their son Cyan.
David Guetta Height, Weight, and Body Measurements
David Guetta stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (176 cm), giving him a balanced and approachable presence. He has a lean build, weighing around 163 pounds (74 kg), which suits his energetic performances behind the DJ booth.
His chest measures 39 inches (99 cm), showcasing a toned upper body that complements his active lifestyle. His waist is 32 inches (81 cm), reflecting a slim and fit physique that aligns with his high-energy career. His biceps are 14 inches (36 cm) around, indicating a well-maintained but not overly muscular build.
Guetta typically wears a US medium dress size, which fits his streamlined figure. His shoe size is a US 10 (EU 43), highlighting his average-sized feet. These measurements all point to a physique that is fit, balanced, and well-suited to his profession as a world-renowned DJ and music producer.
