Khaled Mazeedi
Khaled Mazeedi (Arabic: خالد المزيدي) is a Kuwaiti media magnate, internet entrepreneur,[1] author, and philanthropist.[2] He gained public attention when he bought an exotic car from a Dubai-based dealership, in 2012 by using only cryptocurrency.[3]
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Early life and career
Khaled Mazeedi was born on February 18, 1986, in Kuwait. Mazeedi attended Florida International University and majored in mechanical engineering. He moved to Paris after university to pursue a career in soccer. He played professionally for French clubs AC Arles-Avignon and CS Sedan Ardennes.
In 2020, Mazeedi was listed as the Arab Creator of the Year by Youtuber Prestige awards.
Personal life
Mazeedi was brought up in a liberal family considered as a wealthy upper class within Kuwaiti society. He identifies himself as practicing Muslim.(Add ref)
Mazeedi was invited by Lamborghini to the factory in April 2018, to inaugurate all owner organizations across the word, He is the president of Lamborghini World.(Add ref)
He was nominated for Best Arab Channel and Video of The Year at the Youtuber Prestige Awards, and on September 18, 2019, won both awards.(Add ref)
Awards and nominations
| Year | Work | Category | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2020 | Mazi X | Arab Creator of the Year | Youtuber Prestige Awards | (Add ref) | |
| Unity Award | (Add ref) | ||||
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Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | add film (Short) | role | |
| 2016 | add film | name |
References
- ↑ "Youtube Media Magnate Khaled Mazeedi Rewrites The Rules For Life, In His Contrarian Playbook ‘The Glitch’". ClicheMag. 6 March 2021. https://clichemag.com/celebrity-news/youtube-media-magnate-khaled-mazeedi-rewrites-the-rules-for-life-in-his-contrarian-playbook-the-glitch/.
- ↑ "Tech Creator Khaled Mazeedi on Building a Credible Brand". Flux Magazine. https://www.fluxmagazine.com/tech-creator-khaled-mazeedi-brand/.
- ↑ "Mazeedi and the Bullish Beast: Crypto-millionaire that bought a Bitcoin Lamborghini for $5000". Crypto Ninjas. 1 December 2020. https://www.cryptoninjas.net/2020/12/01/mazeedi-and-the-bullish-beast-crypto-millionaire-that-bought-a-bitcoin-lamborghini-for-5000/.
