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| Born | Thomas Wesley Pentz (1978-11-10)November 10, 1978 (age 47) Tupelo, Mississippi, U.S. |
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| Alma mater | Temple University (BS) |
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| Years active | 1997–present |
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| Children | 3 |
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| Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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| Formerly of | Jack Ü |
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| Website | diplo |
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Thomas Wesley Pentz (born November 10, 1978),[2] known professionally asDiplo, is an American DJ and music producer. He is a co-creator and lead member of the electronicdancehall music projectMajor Lazer; a member of the supergroupLSD, withLabrinth andSia; a member of electronic duoJack Ü, with producer and DJSkrillex; and a member ofSilk City, withMark Ronson. He founded the record companyMad Decent in 2006 and the nonprofit organization Heaps Decent in 2007. His 2013 extended play (EP)Revolution debuted at number 68 on the USBillboard 200. Its title track was later featured in aHyundai commercial and appears on theWWE 2K16 soundtrack.
Diplo worked with and dated British musicianM.I.A., producing her 2008 breakout single "Paper Planes", which gave him initial mainstream exposure. In 2011, he and fellow producerSwitch formed the electronic musical group Major Lazer and itsnamesake cartoon series forFXX,[3] which ran for one season. The group released five studio albums that explored EDM and dancehall music, pioneering a new musical genre, ReggaeEDM. Since then, Diplo has produced for and collaborated with many mainstream musical acts, includingBlackpink,Jennie,Lil Peep,Gwen Stefani,Die Antwoord,Britney Spears,Madonna,Shakira,Beyoncé,Ellie Goulding,the Weeknd,No Doubt,Justin Bieber,Usher,Anitta,Snoop Dogg,Trippie Redd,Chris Brown,CL,G-Dragon,Bad Bunny,Kali Uchis,Joji,Morgan Wallen,Bailey Zimmerman,MØ, andPoppy.[4][5][6][7][8][9][10] His alias, short forDiplodocus, derives from his childhood fascination with dinosaurs.[11]
Thomas Wesley Pentz was born on November 10, 1978, inTupelo, Mississippi, the son of Barbara Jean (née Cox) and Thomas Pentz. He is ofGerman andEnglish descent.[12][13][14]
Home-grown rap shaped Diplo's production style. Though born in Mississippi, he spent most of his youth in Miami, where he got a taste for the characteristicMiami bass.[15][16][17] He began attending theUniversity of Central Florida in 1997. During his time at UCF, he became a DJ at local radio stationWPRK, atRollins College. He moved toPhiladelphia to continue his studies atTemple University, where he first drew attention as a DJ.[18] At age 20, Diplo moved to India, with a small bag and barely any money. He purchased a usedEnfield Motorcycle and traveled inLadakh, Uttarakhand,West Bengal, andGujarat. While in India he collected records, and visited rundown establishments to listen to people playing thesitar andtabla.[citation needed]
After returning to the U.S. he became acquainted with fellow DJ Low Budget. The two began throwing parties under the "Hooked on Hollertronix" moniker in 2003 as a way to maintain control of what they could play during DJ gigs in Philadelphia.[5] The success of these parties allowed the two to release mixtapes, both separately and together, gathering acclaim nationwide.[1] One of these,Never Scared, was named one ofThe New York Times' top ten albums of 2003,[19] and the Hollertronix name became synonymous with parties featuring guests likeMaluca Mala,Bun B,Spank Rock, andM.I.A.[20] Hollertronix's sound has been described as "disparate genres to be smashed together for maximum attention-grabbing impact", an aesthetic inspired by the "organic, cohesive, whole" aesthetic of acts such as Bun B,Lil Jon, Drama, M.I.A.,Björk, andBusta Rhymes.[7][21]
Diplo eschewed the club aesthetic of his Hollertronix music for a more reflective sound on his solo debut,Florida, which was released on theNinja Tune imprintBig Dada Records.[22]Florida was pressed twice, first as a CD and then as a CD/DVD Set.[23] The DVD was put together by artist and filmmakerSystem D-128, who has also collaborated with Diplo on audio and film projects. BeforeFlorida's DVD accompaniment, another DVD,Diplo: "Banned in Libya", was released by Money Studies, the first label to release a solo project by Diplo under his original DJ name, Diplodocus. It was a 45 rpm record called "Thingamajawn" for which there is also a video System D-128 directed. Like theFlorida DVD,"Banned in Libya" is an experimental audio and video mix of Diplo's original music blended with a number of other unidentified sources. His affinity for the genre ofbaile funk, or favela funk, spawned a series of mixtapes (Favela on Blast,Favela Strikes Back), which brought theBrazilian dance music of the ghettos to the United States.[1]
It was not long before his Hooked on Hollertronix parties gave him the success necessary to build a studio where music became his full-time focus. With this goal in mind, Diplo built "The Mausoleum", a video studio, recording studio, record label office, gallery, and event space in Philadelphia.[24] Artists such asChristina Aguilera,Shakira, M.I.A.,Santigold, Spank Rock,Plastic Little, Blaqstarr, and Paper Route Gangstaz have recorded at The Mausoleum. It has also hosted concerts by Glass Candy, Skream,Boys Noize, and Nicos Gun.[24]
After hearing one of his songs in 2004,M.I.A. approached Diplo when he was DJing one night at theFabric Club in London.[25] Coincidentally, Diplo was playing her songs "Galang" and "Fire Fire" as she entered the club, which he got from a worker ati-D magazine.[25][26] Diplo added, "She came through and she wanted to meet me 'cause she'd heard my single and the funk mix from one of herA&Rs and she just thought I was right up her alley. Besides me being a white dude from Florida and her being a Sri Lankan girl in England, everything else was the same: [We were both] film graduates, [listened to] all the same music when we were kids, we're going in the same direction right now in music, it was amazing. ... I always wanted to make a beat with her, but all my beats were really shitty at the time."[26][27]
The two eventually collaborated on amixtape,Piracy Funds Terrorism Vol. 1, whereArular track acapellas were mashed with other artists' songs. It was listed among 'Albums of the Year' byThe New York Times andPitchfork Media.[26][28] The two continued to work together after the release. He was the tour DJ on her 2005Arular Tour.[citation needed]
Diplo continued to work with M.I.A. and, through her, met London DJ Switch. Together, they created the Grammy-nominated track "Paper Planes", peaking at number 4 on theBillboard Hot 100.[29] In 2015, during an interview withRolling Stone, M.I.A said that Diplo resented her rise to fame in 2005, that he tried to hold her back, and fought with her about becoming successful.[30]
From this, Diplo went from being an unknown DJ to taking off as a producer, landing him collaborations with artists likeShakira,Robyn,Kid Cudi,Bruno Mars,No Doubt andSnoop Dogg, as well as work with Maluca,Kid Sister,Die Antwoord,Alex Clare, Rolo Tomassi, Amanda Blank and Dark Meat. After taking a trip to Brazil to investigate thefavela music scene,[5] and fascinated with the energy the scene had to offer, Diplo decided to import a dance-funk groupBonde do Rolê from Brazil for release on his Mad Decent record label, also housed within 'The Mausoleum'.[31] This group would serve to definefunk carioca in the United States, spawning a host of others to join the movement. Diplo also spent some time documenting the music, and the favelas of Brazil.[32]
Although favela funk remained an interest (the Favela on Blast documentary saw release in 2009), his Mad Decent imprint would serve as a blank palette for Diplo to showcase the myriad different sounds he had come across while touring around the world.[18] September 2009 even saw Diplo travel to China to play withSteve Aoki at a show organized by promotersSplit Works.[33] Diplo quickly developed a reputation for his extensive touring. In the April 2010 issue ofRolling Stone, Diplo was touted as one of '40 Reasons to be Excited About Music'.[34] This kind of jet setting pushed his label far beyond the favela funk genre with which it initially began. Since its foundation in 2005[35] Diplo's Mad Decent label has released music by Santigold, Baauer, Lil' Jon,Gucci Mane,Peter Bjorn and John,Rusko, Bosco Delrey, Buraka Som Sistema, Savage Skulls, Dana Sibuea, Oliver Twizt, Jamie Fanatic, Douster, Boy 8-Bit, and Popo.[36][37]
As Mad Decent continues to grow and release tracks by big-name artists, Diplo's solo career continues to grow as well. He has produced for artists such asBeyoncé,Justin Bieber,Lil Wayne,Britney Spears,Wale,Chris Brown,Ariana Grande,2 Chainz,Travis Porter,Usher,Azealia Banks,Iggy Azalea, andAlunaGeorge. On October 16, 2015, Diplo released "Be Right There" along with fellow producerSleepy Tom. The single charted in multiple countries and has over 100 million streams on Spotify.[38]
On April 23, 2016, Beyoncé released her critically acclaimed album,Lemonade. Diplo produced two tracks on the album, "All Night", and one of the three singles, "Hold Up". The album debuted at number one on the USBillboard 200 and was certified platinum on June 8, 2016. Along with producing tracks on Beyoncé'sLemonade, Diplo collaborated with Canadian DJ duo Zeds Dead on the release "Blame", which featured Swedish singer Elliphant.[39] The track was officially released on July 14, 2016, via Zeds Dead's SoundCloud.[citation needed]
Diplo's first collaborative full-length record was withSwitch, this time under the guise ofMajor Lazer. Diplo incorporates such disparate influences as Miami Bass and Baile Funk into the high-tech eclecticism of his productions.[40]After landing a deal with Downtown Records before even recording a note of music, Diplo and Switch set out for Jamaica to record a project that, like most of Diplo's projects before it, would highlight the little-known subgenres, this time of Jamaica's dancehall scene.[29]
The two received support by many already established Jamaican artists such as Vybz Kartel, Elephant Man and Ms. Thing, and the resulting recordGuns Don't Kill People... Lazers Do also featured vocals from Santigold, Amanda Blank, Nina Sky, Ricky Blaze and more.[41] When discussing the Major Lazer project, Diplo described the dancehall sound as being "the end of the world, all the little influences—house, soca, oldies, R&B, jazz—it all ends up in Jamaica."[42] The track "Pon De Floor" fromGuns Don't Kill People... Lazers Do was sampled forBeyoncé's single "Run the World (Girls)".[43]
Major Lazer's first album was followed up with an EP,Lazers Never Die, which was released in 2010. Switch left Major Lazer in 2011, and was replaced by DJsJillionaire andWalshy Fire. A second album,Free the Universe, was scheduled to be released in November 2012 but was delayed to February 2013, and then to April 15. It features artists such as Ezra Koenig, Bruno Mars, Ward 21, Wyclef, The Partysquad, Shaggy, Tyga, Flux Pavilion and Wynter Gordon.[44]
On February 8, 2015, during theGrammy Award ceremony, Diplo revealed details of the third Major Lazer album. He confirmed that the album would incorporate artists such asAriana Grande,Ellie Goulding andPusha T. It is calledPeace Is the Mission. The first single, "Lean On", is a collaboration with French producerDJ Snake and features vocals from Danish recording artistMØ. The second single, "Powerful", featuringEllie Goulding andTarrus Riley, was released simultaneously with the album on June 1, 2015.[45]
On November 11, 2015, "Lean On" became Spotify's Most Streamed Song of All Time with over 800 million streams to date. Along with the streaming title, the official video for "Lean On" became one of the most viewed videos on YouTube. As of October 2024[update], it has more than 3.6 billion views.[46] Along with the streaming and viewing milestones, "Lean On" would also go on to achieve double platinum status.[47]
On July 22, 2016, the group released the single "Cold Water", a collaboration with Canadian artistJustin Bieber and Danish singerMØ. The track has already[when?] reached over 200 million streams on Spotify, and achieved international commercial success, reaching number one in multiple countries.[48] On November 29, 2016, Major Lazer andBad Royale released "My Number", a track that samples "54-46 That's My Number" which Pitchfork describes as, "a genre-defining classic from legendary ska/reggae groupToots and the Maytals."[49] This release contained newly recorded vocals from frontmanToots Hibbert specifically designed for Major Lazer, which changed the original lyrics to incorporate the group into the song while keeping the original melody.[50][51] Their fifth studio album,Music Is the Weapon, features collaborations withAlessia Cara,French Montana,Anitta,Khalid,Skip Marley,Marcus Mumford,J Balvin,El Alfa,Mr Eazi andNicki Minaj.[52]
Jack Ü is an American duo made up ofSkrillex and Diplo. Jack Ü's debut performance took place at the Mad Decent Block Party in San Diego on September 15, 2013, which is a nationwide tour that record label Mad Decent puts together to showcase different artists signed to the label.[53] Diplo announced the project by releasing the Mad Decent Block Party lineup with Jack Ü playing at multiple stops on the tour. After some guessing by many of who Jack Ü was, Diplo finally came out to reveal that "Jack Ü ... means Skrillex and Diplo together".[53] After their New York debut at Electric Zoo was canceled in late August, the duo would soon return to the city for something bigger. On December 31, 2014, Jack Ü sold out Madison Square Garden for one of their biggest performances to date. The duo had support from Rudimental, Yellow Claw and A$AP Ferg.[54]
On February 27, 2015, they releasedSkrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü, a co-release between their respective labelsOwsla andMad Decent. It featured tracks with2 Chainz,Kiesza,Justin Bieber,AlunaGeorge andMissy Elliott. The first single "Take Ü There" featuring Kiesza was the lead single on the duo's debut album. The single was released as the lead on October 4, 2014. It reached number sixteen on theUK Dance Chart. The official second single, "Where Are Ü Now", was released simultaneously with the album.[citation needed] The song which took both artists in a different direction, featured a collaboration with Canadian pop starJustin Bieber.
Peaking at number 8 on theBillboard Hot 100, and number 3 on theUK Singles Chart, "Where Are Ü Now" became the duo's largest hit on both charts thus far. The song would also go on to peak at number three in Australia, which was the highest charting for the single worldwide. The song had huge success in Europe as well, reaching the top-ten in Sweden and Finland, and the top-twenty in Norway, the Czech Republic, Denmark and Slovakia. The final place it had charting success was Bieber's home country, Canada, where it would end up peaking at number 6. On March 29, 2015, Jack Ü closed the main stage atUltra Music Festival in Miami.[citation needed]
In 2016, the duo won twoGrammy Awards forGrammy Award for Best Dance/Electronic Music Album for "Skrillex and Diplo present Jack Ü" andGrammy Award for Best Dance Recording for "Where Are Ü Now?" withJustin Bieber. The latter was also Bieber's first Grammy. They played two sold-out shows includingCoachella Valley Music Festival inIndio, California and Lollapalooza inSão Paulo, Brazil.[citation needed]
LSD is a pop supergroup composed of Diplo, Australian singerSia, and British musicianLabrinth. The trio have released five singles thus far, with their song "Thunderclouds" being featured in a commercial for theSamsung Galaxy Note9.[55] Their singles "Genius" and "Audio" have seen official remixes from producersBanx & Ranx and Cid, respectively. LSD's debut albumLabrinth, Sia & Diplo Present... LSD was released on April 12, 2019.[citation needed]
On January 2, 2018, Diplo announced a new project with British DJ and singerMark Ronson, entitledSilk City.[56] The duo released their debut single "Only Can Get Better" featuringDaniel Merriweather on May 23, 2018.[57] Their second single, "Feel About You" featuring Mapei, was released on July 20, 2018.[58] The duo's third single, "Loud", saw Diplo reunite with previous collaboratorsGoldLink &Desiigner.[59] Their 4th and most recent single features British singer-songwriterDua Lipa, called "Electricity", which was released on September 5, 2018. The music video was released on the same day.[60] In 2018, "Electricity" won a Grammy at the61st Annual Grammy Awards forBest Dance Recording.[61]
Beyond Major Lazer and Mad Decent, Diplo has continued to show support for 'all the little influences', the lesser-known music scenes around the globe. Most recently his focus shifted to theBounce scene inNew Orleans, Louisiana for a television piece commissioned byCurrent.tv.[62] Diplo was nominated for Non-Classical Producer of the Year at the55th Grammy Awards and58th Grammy Awards.[63] Diplo had a late night show on BBC Radio 1 / 1Xtra on Saturdays 11:00 p.m.–1:00 a.m. (GMT) called 'Diplo and Friends' where he curated mixes from some of biggest names in dance music.[64] He has now resigned from BBC Radio 1, per 2021. Diplo also has several syndicated Diplo and Friends shows in the United States in Boston, Bakersfield, Cleveland, Columbus, Las Vegas, Spokane, Albuquerque, Lafayette, Denver, and most notably on Los Angeles' 98.7 every Sunday at 9 pm.[65]
Beginning on October 2, 2015, Diplo, Jillionaire, Walshy Fire and Eric Hamilton debuted "Lazer Sound" on Apple Music's Beats 1. The newest radio show, curated by Diplo, and the Major Lazer crew, consists of interviews, moments on tour and brand new music. The show is on the air every other Saturday of the month.[66] Throughout 2015 and 2016, Diplo performed with Major Lazer and Jack Ü on numerous live TV and award shows. He performed onThe Tonight Show,Good Morning America, theiHeart Radio Music Festival, The NRJ Music Awards, the 2015Latin Grammy Awards and the 2016Grammy Awards.[citation needed]
In February 2016, Diplo was one of the first and very few mainstream Western artists to perform inIslamabad, Pakistan alongsideAdil Omar,Talal Qureshi,SNKM andElliphant.[67]
In 2018 Diplo returned with Major Lazer for Islamabad's first Mad Decent Block Party alongside Adil Omar, SNKM, Talal Qureshi,Valentino Khan, Chrome Sparks, Lyari Underground and a host of other acts.[68]In January 2017, Diplo and Autoerotique (a house group from Toronto) released a music video titled "Waist Time" which was filmed in a warehouse in London. He was nominated for two Grammy's in 2016 (The 59th Annual GRAMMY Awards) for Album of the Year (for producer of Beyoncé's albumLemonade and producer for Justin Bieber's albumPurpose).[69] He also sang a song "Phurrr" inBollywood inImtiaz Ali's filmJab Harry Met Sejal starringShah Rukh Khan andAnushka Sharma.[70]
In 2019, Diplo released the song "So Long" under the moniker Thomas Wesley, featuring American country singerCam. In a press release, he stated that there are "several forthcoming collaborations with country artists" planned following "So Long",[71] which came in the form ofDiplo Presents Thomas Wesley, Chapter 1: Snake Oil released in 2020. The album included the song "Heartless" featuringMorgan Wallen.[72]On March 6, 2025, Diplo announced a concert to support the aid for firefighters during the2025 California wildfires.[73]
Diplo has three sons, two with Kathryn Lockhart and one with modelJevon King.[74]
He datedM.I.A. from 2003[25] to 2008.
Diplo is a soccer andcricket fan and supports theU.S. men's national team.[75] He created a mix for the2014 FIFA World Cup and produced the2018 World Cupofficial song "Live It Up".[76] Diplo purchased a minority share ofPhoenix Rising FC of theUSL Championship on January 27, 2016.[77][78]
On February 24, 2016, Diplo endorsedBernie Sanders as theDemocratic presidential nominee. Sanders' ad "It's A Revolution" is soundtracked by Diplo's 2013 track "Revolution".[79] On June 9, 2016, Diplo was featured on the cover of the American entertainment media magazineBillboard.[80]
On May 1, 2019, Diplo live-streamedJoe Jonas's Las Vegas wedding toSophie Turner onInstagram, "not knowing it was a serious wedding".[81] Soon thereafter, the couple said Diplo ruined their wedding.[82] Five months later, Diplo and theJonas Brothers released a song titled "Lonely". Its video chronicles Diplo's attempts to make amends with Joe Jonas and his brothers.[83]
On July 9, 2020, Diplo joined SenatorKamala Harris and other artists for the "Get Up, Stand Up!" virtual fundraiser in support ofJoe Biden's2020 presidential campaign.[84]
On March 14, 2023, Diplo said, "I don't want to define that I'mgay but I think the best answer that I have is I'm not not gay", in an interview withEmily Ratajkowski.[85][86]
In August 2023, Diplo attended and played from a hot air balloon at the 35thBurning Man festival in Black Rock City, Nevada.[87] After a rainstorm turned the festival grounds into a mud pit, he escaped on foot and hitchhiked out with comedianChris Rock.[88]
In November 2020, Shelly Auguste filed for a restraining order against Diplo, alleging he posted explicit images of her online as retaliation. She claimed they met in 2014 when she was 17 and he was in his mid-30s. In December 2020, Diplo filed a counter restraining order in retaliation, calling Auguste an "obsessed fan" who harassed him after their brief relationship ended. He maintained they first met in March 2018, not 2014, and had consensual encounters in April and July 2019.[89]
By January 2025, after over four years of contentious legal battles, both parties announced a "resolution in principle" that averted a trial scheduled to begin the next week.Rolling Stone reported on January 6, 2025, that Diplo's lawyer Brian Elliot Turnauer told the court: "We have a resolution in principle. We're probably days, not weeks, away from getting it signed. There are one or two paragraphs to kind of tweak." Judge Rolf M. Treu vacated the trial date after Auguste's lawyer, Kimberly Casper, confirmed agreement with the settlement.[90] The legal battle culminated in a $1.2 million arbitration award to Diplo in 2022 for Auguste’s violation of their mutual restraining order.[91][92][93][94] Court records from the Los Angeles County Superior Courts (cases 20STRO06258 and 21STCV16321) indicate details of the judgment are still sealed in these cases.
Studio albums
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| 2008 | Favela on Blast | Himself | Also director |
| 2010 | Malice N Wonderland | Waiter No. 2 | Short film |
| 2014 | 22 Jump Street | Himself | Cameo |
| 2015 | 808 | Musical documentary | |
| 2016 | I'll Sleep When I'm Dead | Documentary | |
| 2018 | Florida to California[95] | Documentary | |
| 2019 | Detective Pikachu | ||
| 2020 | The High Note | Richie Williams |
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2016 | Ridiculousness | Himself | Episode: "Diplo" |
| 2017 | Chelsea | Episode: "Dinner Party: Ending on a High Note" | |
| 2020 | The Price Is Right | Himself/Guest Model | Season 48: Day 4 of Music Week |
| 2023 | The Eric Andre Show | Himself | Episode: "Don't You Say A Word" |
| Award | Year | Nominee(s) | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| Camerimage | 2012 | "Express Yourself" | Best Music Video | Nominated | [96] |
| 2013 | "Earthquake" | Nominated | [97] | ||
| GAFFA-Prisen Awards | 2019 | Diplo | Best International Artist | Won | [98] |
| California | Best International Album | Nominated | |||
| Grammy Awards | 2009 | "Paper Planes" | Record of the Year | Nominated | [99] |
| 2012 | "Look at Me Now" | Best Rap Song | Nominated | [100] | |
| 2013 | Diplo | Producer of the Year, Non-Classical | Nominated | [101] | |
| 2016 | Nominated | [102] | |||
| "Where Are Ü Now"(withSkrillex andJustin Bieber) | Best Dance Recording | Won | |||
| Skrillex and Diplo Present Jack Ü(with Skrillex) | Best Dance/Electronic Album | Won | |||
| 2017 | Lemonade (as a producer) | Album of the Year | Nominated | [103] | |
| Purpose (as a producer) | Nominated | ||||
| 2019 | "Electricity"(withMark Ronson andDua Lipa) | Best Dance Recording | Won | [104] | |
| 2023 | "Don't Forget My Love"(withMiguel) | Best Dance/Electronic Recording | Nominated | [105] | |
| Diplo | Best Dance/Electronic Album | Nominated | |||
| Electronic Music Awards | 2017 | Diplo & Friends | Radio Show of the Year | Won | [106] |
| Diplo | DJ of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Electronic Dance Music Awards | 2016 | "Bitch Better Have My Money"(with Grandtheft andRihanna) | Best Rise & Drop | Won | [107] |
| 2022 | Diplo | Club DJ of The Year | Nominated | [108] | |
| "Turn Back Time"(withSonny Fodera) | UK House Song of The Year | Nominated | |||
| "Don't Forget My Love"(withMiguel) | Dance/Electro Pop Song of The Year | Nominated | |||
| House Song of The Year | Nominated | ||||
| Dance Song of The Year (Radio) | Nominated | ||||
| Diplo | Male Artist of the Year | Won | |||
| 2023 | Nominated | [109] | |||
| Producer of the Year | Nominated | ||||
| Club DJ of The Year | Nominated | ||||
| 2024 | "Stay High"(withHugel andJulia Church) | Remake of the Year | Nominated | [110] | |
| Diplo | Club DJ of The Year | Nominated | |||
| 2025 | "Stay High"(withHugel andJulia Church) | Remake of the Year | Nominated | [111] | |
| Best Collaboration | Won | ||||
| "Your Love"byThe Outfield (Diplo Remix) | Remix Rewind | Nominated | |||
| Diplo | Club DJ of the Year | Nominated | |||
| "Heaven or Not"(with Riva Starr featuring Kareen Lomax) | Dance / Electro Pop Song of the Year | Nominated | |||
| International Dance Music Awards | 2011 | "C'mon" | Best Electro/Tech House Track | Nominated | [112] |
| Best Trance Track | Nominated | ||||
| Diplo | Best Remixer | Nominated | |||
| 2013 | Best North American DJ | Nominated | [113] | ||
| Best Producer | Nominated | ||||
| 2014 | Nominated | [114] | |||
| Best North American DJ | Nominated | ||||
| 2015 | Nominated | [115] | |||
| Best Producer | Nominated | ||||
| Best Dubstep/Drum & Bass DJ | Nominated | ||||
| "Dirty Vibe"(withSkrillex,G-Dragon andCL) | Best Dubstep/Drum & Bass Track | Nominated | |||
| Diplo and Friends | Best Podcast or Radio Mixshow | Nominated | |||
| 2016 | Nominated | [116] | |||
| Diplo | Best Producer | Nominated | |||
| Best Global DJ | Nominated | ||||
| Best North American DJ | Nominated | ||||
| Best EDM/Pop DJ | Nominated | ||||
| iHeartRadio Music Awards | 2021 | Diplo Presents Thomas Wesley, Chapter 1: Snake Oil | Dance Album of the Year | Won | [117] |
| PLUG Awards | 2005 | Himself | New Artist of the Year | Nominated | [118] |
| Favela On Blast | DJ Album of the Year | Nominated | |||
| 2006 | FabricLive.24 | Nominated | [119] | ||
| Himself | Record Producer of the Year | Nominated | |||
| 2007 | FabricLive.24 | DJ Album of the Year | Nominated | [120] | |
| Playing For Change Foundation | 2024 | Diplo | Impact Award | Won | [121] |
| UK Music Video Awards | 2013 | "Earthquake" | Best Styling in a Video | Won | [122] |
| Publisher | Year | Listicle | Placement | Ref. |
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| DJ Magazine | 2013 | Top 100 DJs | 64th | [123] |
| 2014 | 32nd | |||
| 2015 | 20th | |||
| 2016 | 23rd | |||
| 2017 | 25th | |||
| 2018 | 42nd | |||
| 2019 | 67th |
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