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David Guetta
5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
$150 million, 2026 est.
French
November 7, 1967
Paris, France
59 Years Old
Scorpio
Who Is David Guetta?
Pierre David Guetta is an influential French DJ and record producer who shaped modern dance-pop.
He earned early acclaim across European nightspots before successfully transforming underground club tracks into mainstream radio hits for global music fans.
Guetta rose to international stardom after releasing his landmark 2009 dance album One Love.
Driven by “When Love Takes Over,” the project dominated music charts and redefined pop radio.
Early Life and Education
Raised in Paris, Guetta grew up in a creative household.
His father worked as a sociologist while his mother nurtured his early artistic curiosities, encouraging his fascination with vinyl records and radio broadcasts.
He later attended Paris Nanterre University to study law.
However, late nights DJing at local venues soon eclipsed his academic routine, inspiring him to pursue music production as a full-time profession.
Notable Relationships
A mix of lasting partnerships and high-profile romances has defined Guetta’s personal life.
He was married to nightclub manager Cathy Lobé for more than two decades before the couple finalized their divorce in early 2014.
He shares two adult children with Lobé, with whom he maintains a supportive co-parenting relationship.
More recently, the producer expanded his family alongside longtime partner Jessica Ledon, welcoming two additional children into his life.
Career Highlights
With over 40 billion Spotify streams, Guetta remains a powerhouse in EDM.
His hit singles “When Love Takes Over” and “I'm Good (Blue)” topped global charts, while his studio albums One Love and Nothing but the Beat achieved multi-platinum sales.
He co-founded Gum Productions and pioneered the Future Rave movement alongside producer Morten.
Beyond headlining major festivals worldwide, he secured a major catalog deal in 2021 and launched his celebrated Jack Back side project.
To date, Guetta has collected two Grammy Awards and multiple Billboard Music trophies.
Voted the world top DJ six times by DJ Mag, his work continues to influence modern dance culture across global stages.
Signature Quote
“I want to make people dance, but more than anything, I want to make people feel emotion through music.”
