David Guetta, born in 1967 in Paris, France, is a pioneering DJ, music producer, and songwriter known for popularizing electronic dance music (EDM) worldwide.
Early life
Guetta hails from Paris, where he was born and raised. His father, Pierre, came from a Moroccan Jewish background and worked as a sociologist. Guetta’s mother, Monique, was of Belgian heritage. Notably, Guetta is the younger half-brother of prominent French journalist Bernard Guetta and French-Italian actress Nathalie Guetta through his father. He also has a half-brother, Dominique Vidal, and a half-sister, Joëlle Vidal, from his mother’s previous marriage to French cybernetician Jacques Vidal.
Career
He began his career in the late 1980s, gaining recognition in the French dance music scene. Guetta’s breakthrough came with his albums Just a Little More Love(2002) and Pop Life (2007). However, it was his fourth album, One Love (2009), featuring global hits like “When Love Takes Over” and “Sexy Bitch,” that propelled him to international stardom. He solidified his status with subsequent albums like Nothing but the Beat (2011), Listen (2014), and 7(2018), showcasing his ability to blend EDM with pop influences.
Guetta continues to remain active in the music industry, receiving numerous awards and accolades for his contributions to music and shaping the global EDM landscape.
Personal life
In 1992, Guetta tied the knot with nightclub manager Cathy Lobé. Their union brought forth two children: a son named Tim Elvis Eric, born on February 9, 2004, and a daughter named Angie, born on September 23, 2007. However, after 22 years together, the couple ended their marriage, finalizing their divorce in a Paris court in March 2014. The details surrounding their divorce remain undisclosed as neither party attended the hearing.
According to Forbes, in 2015, Guetta’s annual income was estimated at $37 million, reflecting his immense success in the music industry.
In a notable announcement made at the Latin Grammys in 2023, Guetta shared that he and his long-term partner, Jessica Ledon, were expecting a child. On March 17, 2024, he joyfully revealed the birth of their son, Cyan.
Net Worth
Estimated to be over 250 million dollars