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About Diplo
Thomas Wesley Pentz, known by the stage name Diplo, is an American DJ, record producer and songwriter best recognized as a member of the supergroup, LSD together with rapper Labrinth and singer Sia.
He is also known for being a member of the electronic music duos, Silk City and Jack U.
Family Life
He was born to Thomas Pentz and Barbara Jean Cox. He has sons named Lazer and Lockett.
Achievements
He earned a nomination for Record of the Year at the 2009 Grammy Awards and another nomination for Best Rap Song in 2012.
Pentz received multiple Grammy Awards for Best Dance/Electronic Album and Best Dance Recording in 2016.
In 2019, he was awarded as the Best International Artist at the GAFFA -Prisen Awards.
He won the Radio Show of the Year at the 2017 Electronic Music Awards.
Trivia
Pentz once worked as a school teacher in Philadelphia and taught English in Japan.
He has collaborated with numerous pop artists including Britney Spears, Gwen Stefani, Usher, Chris Brown, Beyonce, Shakira, Justin Bieber and Madonna.
His pseudonym Diplo is derived from Diplodocus, depicting his childhood love for dinosaurs.
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F.A.Q. about Diplo
When is his birthday?
Diplo's birthday is on November 10, 1978.
In how many days is his birthday?
Diplo's birthday is in 346 days
How old is he?
He is 45 years old.
Where is Diplo from?
He was born in Tupelo, MS, United States.