Hand-picked to open up for Beyonce on the North American leg of her “Formation” world tour, DJ Khaled, once upon a time was told that he would never tour, or touch a stage for that matter. In classic Khaled fashion, the eccentric DJ/producer wrote a heartfelt letter to Beyonce, thanking the megastar for her vote of confidence, while using that to inspire legions of his fans to never give up and commit themselves to their craft.

Here is a snippet of Khaled’s letter:

They told me I would never tour. Well I just finished touring with the biggest artist walking the planet. They told me I would never touch a stage in a high school arena. Well I just finished touching the stage in every stadium in every major city in America. Dreams come true. But you have to work hard, you gotta work very hard!!!

A THANK YOU LETTER TO @beyonce and hive and fan luv … Dreams come true Don't ever let "they" tell you you can't do it. They told me I would never tour. Well I just finished touring with the biggest artist walking the planet. They told me I would never touch a stage in a high school arena. Well I just finished touching the stage in every stadium in every major city in America. Dreams come true. But you have to work hard, you gotta work very hard!!! In order to stand beside the icon @beyonce You gotto work hard for over 25 years and dedicate your blood sweat and tears to making your dreams a reality. I want to thank Beyoncé for putting me on stage in front of a stadium full of loyal fans of the Hive and Fan luv! Dreams come true. Momma I made it!!! Fan luv we did it. We showed THEY that nothing can stop us if we move with a clean heart and a clear purpose. Beyoncé I want to say thank you for allowing me to bring my energy and passion on stage every night. Thank you for allowing me to bring on all the artists who jumped on stage with me to bring the fans a special energy called Major Key Alert!!!! Beyoncé I want to say thank you for providing me and the millions of millions of fans across the globe your amazing talent and music and performance. You're the queen!!!! Fan Luv this is just the beginning!!! I'm up to something!!!! Oh u thought I was gonna quit???!!!! Never!!!! It's We The Best!! It's Roc Nation!!! It's PARK WOOD !!!It's Epic Records!!!! I will never stop!!!!! Bless up. @beyonce thank u so much I have tears of joy ! God is the Greatest!!!! #MAJOR the album it's coming!! @wethebestmusic !!! I have more to say @beyonce thank u again!! hive and fan luv please get this letter to Beyonce !! Thank u in advance !! OH YEAH IM POST THIS 2 times wit 2 pics I have to not everyday u get take ICONIC PICS WIT @beyonce !!!!!!! photo credit @kodaklens

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