Diplo
Born: 10 / 11 / 1978
Location: United States
Thomas Wesley Pentz (born November 10, 1978), known professionally as Diplo, is an American DJ and music producer. He is the co-creator and lead member of the electronic dancehall music project Major Lazer; a member of the supergroup LSD, with Sia and Labrinth; a member of electronic duo Jack Ü, with producer and DJ Skrillex; and a member of Silk City, with Mark Ronson. He founded the record company Mad Decent in 2006, as well as the non-profit organization Heaps Decent the following year. His 2013 extended play (EP), Revolution, debuted at number 68 on the US Billboard 200. The EP's title track was later featured in a commercial for Hyundai and is featured on the WWE 2K16 soundtrack.
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Diplo Responds To Revenge Porn Allegations: 'I Didn't Send Dirty Snapchats'
"Don’t believe what you read in the news," Diplo said after he was sued for the alleged distribution of revenge porn last week.
Diplo Sued For Allegedly Distributing Revenge Porn
NYPD confirmed that there’s an “active investigation” against the DJ.
‘Yo Gabba Gabba!’ Is Back With These Surprising Guests
'Yo Gabba Gabba!' has previously locked in musical guests such as The Killers, Solange, Weezer, MGMT, and more.
Kylie Minogue, Diplo & Orville Peck Team Up On ‘Midnight Ride’
The song debuted at WeHo Pride, and drops this Friday.
Big Headliners & A Few Surprises On Epic Stagecoach Lineup Announcement
Is Stagecoach still a country music festival?
Madness At Burning Man Festival As 70,000 Punters Stranded, One Person Reportedly Dead
"Conserve food, water, and fuel, and shelter in a warm, safe space."
Diplo Drops Stagecoach Set On YouTube
“A lot of people told me I was crazy to do another project and then they said 'country music? are you high??'"
Taylor Swift, Thundercat & More: This Week's Best New Music
Each week we track down the best new music and curate it into our 'Hit List' playlist for all our readers to enjoy. Today, we've selected our top picks of the week to celebrate the songs that stood out in the crowd.
Diplo Reveals He Ran A Marathon On Acid
“I probably took half a tab of acid at the marathon, but it really motivated me, because I was running at the fastest pace I’ve ever ran.”
Diplo Learned Guitar For New Thomas Wesley Country Project
What does a Diplo record with a guitar sound like? “This is the greatest single piece of work I’ve ever done, I can promise you that..."
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