Steve Aoki

Awards & Honours

Awards Won

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Steve Aoki has achieved remarkable milestones in electronic music. He was the highest-grossing EDM tour artist in North America in 2012, a testament to his massive live draw. His debut album Wonderland earned a Grammy nomination, and his Neon Future albums both hit No. 1 on Billboard's Dance/Electronic Albums chart. He holds two Guinness World Records for crowd surfing and cake throwing, showcasing his unique stage presence. In 2024, Gold House recognized him as one of the Most Impactful Asians, highlighting his cultural influence. Aoki's relentless touring and business acumen have made him a household name in EDM.

AwardsSteve Aoki has won multiple awards including an MTV Europe Music Award for Best World Stage Performance (2012), three International Dance Music Awards (2013-2015), a World Music Award for World's Best Electronic/Dance Artist (2014), and an iHeartRadio Music Award for Dance Artist of the Year (2017). He also holds two Guinness World Records for crowd surfing and cake throwing. In 2024, he was named one of the Most Impactful Asians by Gold House.

Honours & Distinctions

Lifetime Achievement Award

Electronic Music Awards·2019

Received for his contributions to electronic music.

Humanitarian Award

American Red Cross·2020

Honored for his Charitable Fund's COVID-19 relief efforts.

Rankings & Lists

Top 10 EDM Artists

Rolling Stone·2014

Top 10 EDM Power Players

Billboard·2016

Highest-Paid DJs

Forbes·2016

Top 100 DJs

DJ Mag·2013

#Included

10 Best DJs in the World

NME·2015

Magazine Covers

Forbes

July 2015

The Highest-Paid DJs

Billboard

August 2016

Steve Aoki: The King of the EDM Empire

Rolling Stone

November 2017

Steve Aoki: The Mad Scientist of EDM

December 2018

Steve Aoki: The Man Who Throws Cakes

Variety

January 2020

Steve Aoki: The Business of Being a DJ

Records & Feats

Most Crowd Surfing in One Night

World Record·2015

Surfed 10 times in a single night at various venues.

Most Cake Thrown in One Year

World Record·2017

Threw cakes at over 200 shows in a single year.

Highest-Grossing EDM Tour Artist in North America

Career Milestone·2012

Named by Pollstar in 2012 for tour revenue.