If their respective circle is large enough, definitely, they can be a celebrity. avicii was definitely a celebrity - he has significant music awards. If you lived in Sweden, you probably would have known of him, the Royal family and the prime minister made personal statements.

His death comes just days after his EP "Avicii (01)" was nominated for a Billboard Music Award for the best Dance/Electronic album. In 2014, the DJ's song "Wake Me Up!" received the Billboard Music Award as a top electronic song.

DJ Avicii began his career with remixes. He became famous in 2010 thanks to the singles "My Feelings for You," "Seek Bromance," "Blessed" and "Levels." In 2013, Forbes magazine named him one of the highest paid DJs in the world.