David Guetta

Pierre David Guetta Biography

Full Name David Guetta
Age 56 Years old.
Birth Name Pierre David Guetta
Birth Date 1967-11-07
Gender Male

Pierre David Guetta, excellently known as David Guetta is a French DJ and music producer whо іѕ сurrеntlу thе ѕесоnd-hіghеѕt-раіd DЈ іn thе wоrld. He is well recognized  for such hit songs as "Gettin' Over You" and "When Love Takes Over." He has sold over 10 million albums and over 50 million singles worldwide. His 2018 hit "Flames" was the most-played radio song in Europe in 2018. He previously released his debut album Just a Little More Love in 2002, featuring the songs "Love Don't Let Me Go" and "People Come People Go." He has won 3 DJ Awards, 1 Billboard Music Award, and 1 American Music Award to date.  

David was voted as the #1 DJ in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs fan poll in 2011 and in 2013, his hit "When Love Takes Over" was voted the number one dance-pop collaboration of all time by Billboard. He sold his recorded music catalog for an amount in the region of US$100 million in June 2021, with Music Business Worldwide citing a source saying it was more than that, but less than US$150 million. Recently in 2023, he won Brit Awards for the Producer of the Year.


Nationality French
Horoscope Scorpio

David Guetta Background

David Guetta stepped for the very first time into the world on 7th November 1967 in Paris, France. He took birth with the real name of Pierre David Guetta in a Judaism religious family. He is French by nationality and mixed by ethnicity. His father, Pierre Guetta, was a sociologist who was born in a Moroccan Jewish family, and his mother, Monique Guetta, was of Belgian descent. David celebrated his 55th birthday in 2022 and as per his birthdate, his zodiac sign is Scorpio. Thus, his race is white. 


Birth Nation France
Place Of Birth Paris
Ethnicity Mixed
Father Pierre Guetta
Siblings Two

Through David's father, he is the younger half-brother of the prominent French journalist Bernard Guetta and French actress Nathalie Guetta. He also has a half-brother, Dominique Vidal, and a half-sister, Joelle Vidal from his mother's first marriage to Jacques Vidal.

David Guetta Music Career

  • Dаvіd Guetta conceived hіѕ саrееr аѕ а DЈ іn 1984 аt а nіghtсlub іn Раrіѕ and ѕtаrtеd hоѕtіng nіghtсlubѕ undеr hіѕ brаnd.
  • Then in mіd-1990ѕ, hе соvеrеd аll thе hіgh-сlаѕѕ nіghtсlubѕ іn Frаnсе аnd соllаbоrаtеd wіth vаrіоuѕ Frеnсh rарреrѕ. 
  • Іn 2001, hе fоundеd Gum Рrоduсtіоnѕ аnd соllаbоrаtеd wіth Сhrіѕ Wіllѕ tо brіng оut hіѕ fіrѕt hіt ѕіnglе “Јuѕt А Lіttlе Моrе Lоvе.”
  • Between 2004 and 2007, he released two albums, "Guetta Blaster" and "Pop Life." The second album contained the song 'Delirious' which he performed with Tara McDonald, which was received very well and became a hit.
  • In 2008, he went on a world tour, to promote his new album. During this tour, he performed with the French rapper Joey Starr in January and later, in July, played at the event 'Unighted', in Paris, where he played with the world-famous DJ Tiesto.
  • Іn 2009, hе drорреd hіѕ fоurth аlbum 'Оnе Lоvе,' аnd thіѕ іѕ hіѕ іntеrnаtіоnаl brеаkthrоugh. Тhе аlbum ѕоld 5.5 mіllіоn соріеѕ wоrldwіdе. Іt hаѕ mаnу ѕuреr hіt ѕіnglеѕ lіkе “Ѕеху Віtсh” fеаturіng Аkоn, “Меmоrіеѕ” fеаturіng Кіd Сudі аnd lіkеwіѕе. Іnt еh ѕаmе уеаr, hе ѕtаrtеd hіѕ оwn rаdіо ѕhоw. 
  • Also, he hаѕ trаvеlеd аll оvеr thе wоrld fоr hоѕtіng рrеmіum nіghtсlubѕ аnd ѕhоwѕ. Не іѕ thе mоѕt ѕоught-аftеr DЈ іn thе wоrld.
  • In 2011, he released his new album, 'Nothing But The Beat' which was later re-released as 'Nothing But The Beat 2.0' on the 07th of September 2012.
  • He was involved in the writing and production of, Rihanna's album 'Unapologetic' which was released on 19th November 2012. He also featured in the album.
  • On 20th January 2014, He released "Shot Me Down" featuring American singer Skylar Grey. The song was co-produced by Giorgio Tuinfort.
  • On 27th November 2015, He re-released Listen as Listen Again to promote the songs and then-recent singles "Sun Goes Down", "Pelican", "The Death of EDM", "Clap Your Hands" and a new version of "Bang My Head" featuring Fetty Wap alongside Sia.
  • UEFA announced that he would be the music ambassador for UEFA Euro 2016, with the official song for the tournament being "This One's for You" featuring vocals from Swedish singer Zara Larsson.
  • On 24th March 2017, he released "Light My Body Up". The single was Guetta's fourth collaboration with American rapper Nicki Minaj and also featured fellow American rapper, Lil Wayne.
  • On 16th February 2018, David released his new song "Mad Love", together with Sean Paul and Becky G. A few months before the release Sean Paul reported that Shakira would be the singer of the song, but she has been replaced by Becky G.
  • A week later, he released his second collaboration with Martin Garrix and Dutch DJ Brooks entitled "Like I Do". His seventh collaboration with Sia, "Flames", was released on 22nd March 2018.
  • In 2019, Guetta led a DJ set at an Avicii tribute concert where he previewed a previously unheard collaboration with Avicii, Giorgio Tuinfort, and Afrojack.
  • He and Morten released their "New Rave" EP on 17th July 2020 and won DJ Mag's annual Top 100 DJs poll for the second time on 7th November 2020, almost a decade after he first took the No.1 spot in 2011. 
  • He subsequently released his new single "Heartbreak Anthem" in collaboration with Little Mix and Galantis on 20th May 2021, as well as he and Morten, announced a joint US tour in March 2022, which concluded at EDC Las Vegas on 21st May 2022.
  • As well, he released the song "Crazy What Love Can Do" with British singer-songwriters Becky Hill and Ella Henderson on 8th April 2022.
  • On 2nd September 2022, David teamed up with British DJ and producer Sigala alongside British singer-songwriter Sam Ryder on the song "Living Without You".

Awards and Achievements

  • American Music Awards
  • Billboard Music Awards
  • DJ Awards
  • Brit Awards
  • Grammy Awards
  • International Dance Music Awards
  • Los40 Music Awards
  • MTV Europe Music Awards
  • MVPA Awards
  • WDM Radio Awards
  • NRJ Music Awards

David Guetta Relationship: Wife & Children

David Guetta is a married man. He tied the knot with his ex-wife Cathy Lobe in 1992. Cathy is a nightclub manager. The pair has two children: son Tim Elvis Eric, born on 9th February 2004, and daughter Angie, born on 23rd September 2007. After twenty-two years of marriage, they, unfortunately, got divorced in a Paris court in March 2014. David then got into a romantic relationship with his ex-girlfriend, Jessica Ledon. The couple reportedly split from his girlfriend Jessica after seven years together.  


Marital Status Married Nut Divorced
Spouse Cathy Guetta (M. 1992; Div. 2014)
Children Two
Girlfriend Jessica Ledon (2015 - Present)
Sexual Orientation Straight

There is not much about his current private relationship and girlfriend. But we know he has not married and has no wife. He's in fact got a lot going on for him career-wise, so probably he does not have much time left for relationships and all. Furthermore, talking about David's sexual orientation, he is straight.

David Guetta's Net Worth

David Guetta has earned the sum of a good amount of money and salary from his profession as a DJ in the field of the music industry. He has reported a $150 million net worth as of 2023 and he earns a salary of between $20 and 40 million per year. He also adds up his fortune through his national and international tours and his endorsements like Panasonic AC and Beast.


Net Worth $150 Million
Salary $20 and 40 million per year
Source of Wealth Music Industry

David appeared in Beats by Dr. Dre Neon Mixr commercial in 2013. Several of his songs have been featured in television commercials such as Panasonic AC 2014 commercial. In 2015, Forbes estimated that David's annual income was $37 million. In addition, his major source of income is his DJ and music producer career and he is sincere in his work.

David Guetta Height & Weight

Height 5 feet 9¼ inches
Weight 86 Kg
Eye Color Green
Hair Color Light Brown
Body Type Athletic
Chest Size 41 inches
Waist Size 35 inches
Bicep Size 14.5 inches

David Guetta is 5 ft 9¼ in or 176 cm tall and his body weighs around 86 kg or 190 pounds. He has maintained his shape over the years with regular exercise it seems. Blessed with great height and physique, he still carries the aura to rock the shirtless avatar. 

David has light brown hair and green eyes color. Besides, his body build type is athletic. He has made some loyal fans and admirers over the years and he's definitely one of the hot shots of the industry at present.