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By Anslem Samuel | Published May 17, 2012 | Full size is 620 × 480 pixels

BIG BOY Kurt “Big Boy” Alexander is one of the biggest names in radio. The popular multi-award winning Los Angeles-based disc jokey gained notoriety in the 90’s for playing up his 500-pound size in ads all over Los Angeles. In 2003, he underwent a gastric reduction surgery, and lost over 250-pounds. Now a former shell of himself (Alexander weighs in at about 195-pounds), he continues to add on to his $12 million net worth with his multi-year syndication deal with ABC radio, multiple film and television roles and a recent development deal with VH1.

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Kurt “Big Boy” Alexander is one of the biggest names in radio. The popular…