Diplo Biography
Diplo is best known as DJ, music producer, rapper, songwriter who has an estimated Net Worth of $36 Million. American DJ, music producer and rapper who became known for being the co-creator of Major Lazer. He also makes up half of the duo Jack U with Skrillex and later formed a supergroup known as LSD with Sia and Labrinth. He was born on November 10,1978, Tupelo, MS. He wrote the Grammy-nominated song “Paper Planes” with Sri-Lankan pop star M.I.A. He started garnering attention as a DJ while attending Temple University in Philadelphia. His beats were sampled on Beyonce Knowles' song “Run the World (Girls).” He dated M.I.A. and Kathryn Lockhart. He and Lockhart had two sons together named Lockett and Lazer. In 2020, he welcomed a son named Pace with model Jevon King. His zodiac sign is Scorpio
Diplo Bio, Wiki
First Name | Thomas |
Middle Name | Wesley |
Last Name | Pentz |
Full Name at Birth | Thomas Wesley Pentz |
Alternative Name | DJ Diplodocus, Diplo, Wes Gully, Diplodocus, Wesley Pentz, Diplodicus |
Age | 42 years |
Birthday | 10th November, 1978 |
Birthplace | Tupelo, Mississippi, USA |
Build | Athletic |
Eye Color | Blue |
Hair Color | Brown – Light |
Zodiac Sign | Scorpio |
Sexuality | Straight |
Ethnicity | White |
Nationality | American |
University | University of Central Florida (transferred), Temple University |
Occupation Text | DJ, music producer, rapper, songwriter |
Occupation | Music Producer |
Claim to Fame | Record company Mad Decent |
Music Genre (Text) | Edm, dancehall, moombahton, trap, hip hop, pop, electro house |
Year(s) Active | 2002 – present, 2002–present, 1997–present, 1994–present, 1997-present |
Instrument (text) | Bass, keyboard, piano, synthesizer |
Record Label | Big Dada, Mad Decent, Hyatt Records, Atlantic, Columbia |
Associated Acts | Major Lazer, M.I.A., Jack Ü, Skrillex, Switch, Justin Bieber, MØ, Snoop Dogg, Riff Raff, Azealia Banks, DJ Fresh, Alex Clare, Santigold, Iggy Azalea, Rolo Tomassi, Anitta, LSD, DJ Snake, Silk City, French Montana, Lil Pump, Mark Ronson, Tiesto, Trippie Redd, Sia, Poppy, Madonna, GD & TOP, Niska, Lil Xan, Morgan Wallen, Rich Brian |
Talent Agency (e.g. Modelling) | The Windish Agency, Celebrity Talent International, Global Talent Booking |
Official Websites | twitter.com/diplo, maddecent.com/, www.facebook.com/diplo, diplo.com/, instagram.com/diplo#, http://maddecent.com, http://diplo.com, www.nndb.com/people/382/000384227/, www.windishagency.com/artists/diplo |
Diplo Dating, Wife, Girlfriends and Relationships
According to celebnetworth, Diplo is possibly single.- Diplo is rumored to have hooked up with Kate Hudson in 2016.
- Javon King and Diplo had a relationship from 2015 to 2015.
- Diplo is rumored to have hooked up with Madonna in 2015.
- Katy Perry and Diplo dated from April, 2014 to March, 2015.
- Kathryn Lockhart and Diplo dated from 2009 to April, 2014.
- Diplo and M.I.A. dated from 2003 to 2008.
- Chantel Jeffries and Diplo had a relationship.
Diplo Children
Name | Gender | Born | Age | Other Parent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Lockett | Male | 2010 | 10 years old | Kathryn Lockhart |
Lazer Lee Louis | Male | 16th November, 2014 | 5 years old | Kathryn Lockhart |
Pace | Male | 20th March, 2020 | 7 months old | Javon King |
Diplo Movies and TV Shows
Film | Year | Character | Type |
---|---|---|---|
The High Note | 2020 | Richie Williams | Movie |
Pokémon Detective Pikachu | 2019 | DJ | Movie |
Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike vs. Diplo ft Deb's Daughter: Hey Baby | 2016 | Short Film | |
22 Jump Street | 2014 | Spring Break DJ | Movie |
Burning Man: Bable | 2014 | Wesley Pentz | Movie |
DJ Fresh vs Diplo: Earthquake | 2013 | Short Film |
Diplo Net Worth
Estimated Net Worth 2020 | $36 Million |
Income Source | Primary Income source DJ (profession). |