DJ Snake Quick Info | |
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Height | 5 ft 10¾ in |
Weight | 75 kg |
Date of Birth | June 13, 1986 |
Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
Eye Color | Dark Brown |
DJ Snake is a French-born, Algerian DJ and record producer who has worked on a number of successful tracks and albums which include the likes of Turn Down for What (with Lil Jon), Get Low (with Dillon Francis), Lean On (with Major Lazer featuring MØ), Let Me Love You (featuring Justin Bieber), Encore, Taki Taki (featuring Selena Gomez, Cardi B, and Ozuna), Loco Contigo (with J Balvin and Tyga), Middle (featuring Bipolar Sunshine), A Different Way (featuring Lauv), You Know You Like It (with AlunaGeorge), and Carte Blanche. He was also placed at number #9 on Billboard‘s 2018 ranking of dance musicians titled “Billboard Dance 100”.
Born Name
William Sami Étienne Grigahcine
Nick Name
DJ Snake

Sun Sign
Gemini
Born Place
Paris, France
Residence
Paris, France
Nationality
Occupation
DJ, Record Producer
Manager
DJ Snake is managed by –
- Paradigm Talent Agency, Beverly Hills, California, United States
- Red Level Agency Ltd., Hong Kong
Genre
Trap, EDM
Instruments
Turntables, Keyboards, Piano, Synthesizer, Vinyl Player, Laptop, Vocals
Labels
Columbia Records, Interscope Records, Mad Decent, Spinnin’ Records, Geffen Records, Premiere Classe, Starsick, Sony Music India
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 10¾ in or 179.5 cm
Weight
75 kg or 165.5 lbs

Race / Ethnicity
White
He is of Algerian descent.
Hair Color
Black (Natural)
He often tends to dye his hair ‘blonde’.
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Very short to shaved hairstyle
- Wears stud earrings
- Wears shades most of the time
Brand Endorsements
DJ Snake’s tracks have been featured in several commercials like –
- “Turn Down for What” was featured in the Sol Republic DECK commercial.
- “Get Low” got featured in Dodge and Taco Bell commercials.

Best Known For
- Producing Lady Gaga’s album Born This Way. The album which was released by Interscope Records on May 23, 2011, earned him a Grammy nomination for 2012’s Album of the Year award.
- “Lean On” track, which he collaborated with Major Lazer featuring MØ in 2015. The track became an instant hit and its video, shot in India, was named “The Best Video of 2015” with more than 1 billion views on YouTube. The track peaked at #4 on the Billboard Hot 100.
- Being a member of Pardon My French team, a group consisting of 4 French DJs.
First Album
On August 5, 2016, DJ Snake released his debut album named Encore under Interscope Label. The album features collaborative work with artists like Bipolar Sunshine, Skrillex, Yellow Claw, Justin Bieber, among others.
First TV Show
DJ Snake was first seen on the talk show The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in 2015.
DJ Snake Favorite Things
- Type Of Food – Cuban
- City – New York

DJ Snake Facts
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