Diplo is an American DJ, producer and songwriter who has achieved fame for his work in EDM and hip hop. He has worked with some of the world’s biggest artists such as Justin Bieber, Beyonce, Ariana Grande, Rihanna and many more.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>1978</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Diplo is Born</div><div class='timeline-text'>On November 10, 1978, Diplo was born as Thomas Wesley Pentz in Tupelo, Mississippi.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2003</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Begins Making Music</div><div class='timeline-text'>Diplo begins producing music and DJing in Philadelphia nightclubs.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2004</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Founding Member of Major Lazer</div><div class='timeline-text'>Forms the electronic dancehall group Major Lazer with Switch.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2008</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Grammy Nomination</div><div class='timeline-text'>Nominated for a Grammy Award for his production work on M.I.A.'s album Kala.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2015</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Jack Ü Project</div><div class='timeline-text'>Diplo teams up with Skrilllex to create the Jack Ü project.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2018</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Silk City Project Launched</div><div class='timeline-text'>Diplo and Mark Ronson launch the Silk City project.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Releases “Higher Ground” Album</div><div class='timeline-text'>Releases the studio album Higher Ground with collaborators including Young Thug, Sia, MØ, and more.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's an Innovator</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Diplo is known for being an innovator in the music industry. He is constantly pushing the boundaries with his sound and creating something new and exciting. He has also been a major influence on EDM and hip hop music, helping to shape the genres we hear today.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's a Collaborator</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>Diplo has worked with some of the biggest names in music including Justin Bieber, Madonna, Usher, Major Lazer, and many more. His collaborations have allowed him to reach fans from all over the world and share his unique sound with them.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>He's an Entertainer</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>In addition to producing amazing music, Diplo is also an incredible entertainer. He puts on some of the most entertaining live shows around, always getting the crowd hyped up and dancing. He's also active on social media, providing fans with hilarious content and behind the scenes looks at his life.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Grammy Award Winner</h3><p class='facts-text'>Diplo has won three Grammy Awards for his work with Jack U (Best Dance/Electronic Album 2015), Major Lazer (Best Dance Recording 2016) and Silk City (Best Dance Recording 2018).</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Named after a Dinosaur</h3><p class='facts-text'>Diplo's name is derived from the dinosaur Diplodocus. His real name is Thomas Wesley Pentz but he began using the stage name 'Diplo' in 2000.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Record Label Founder</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2004, Diplo founded Mad Decent, an independent record label focused on electronic dance music. The label has since become one of the most influential labels in the industry.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Guinness World Record Holder</h3><p class='facts-text'>In December 2017, Diplo set the Guinness World Record for the most shows played in 24 hours when he played at 8 different locations in Melbourne, Australia.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-heading'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5.</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 class='facts-title'>Creator of the Hollertronix Music Series</h3><p class='facts-text'>In 2001, Diplo created the Hollertronix music series, which blended hip hop, electro and punk rock. The series has since gained cult status among underground music fans.</p></div></div>
Diplo, the popular American DJ, was born on November 10, 1978, and is currently 44 years old. He is best known for his genre-defying style, which incorporates multiple music genres from dubstep to moombahton, and his work in collaborations with both major artists and emerging artists.
Diplo has an estimated net worth of $36M. He is known for his work as a DJ, record producer, and songwriter. Diplo has worked with a number of prominent artists and created several popular albums. He has earned money from record sales, concert tours, feature films, product endorsements, and various business ventures.
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