Diplo Biography
Thomas Wesley Pentz, who goes by the stage name Diplo, was born on November 10, 1978. He is an American DJ and music producer, notably involved as a co-creator and primary figure in Major Lazer, an electronic dancehall music venture. Additionally, he’s part of the supergroup LSD alongside Sia and Labrinth, and he forms the electronic duo Jack Ü with Skrillex.
Diplo age and birthday
Thomas Wesley Pentz on November 10, 1978, in Tupelo, Mississippi, is a Scorpio, according to the zodiac signs.
Diplo height and weight
Pentz is 5 feet 10 inches tall (178 cm) and weighs approximately 87 kilograms (192 pounds). He has blue eyes, light brown hair, and his body measurements are said to be 40-34-14 inches.
Diplo educational background
Thomas Wesley Pentz Jr. exploring various genres. He later graduated from Hendersonville High School in Hendersonville, Tennessee.
Diplo spouse and children
Thomas Wesley Pentz Jr., has three sons. Lazer and Lockett are from his previous relationship with Kathryn Lockhart, while Pace is with model and former Miss Universe contestant Jevon King. Currently unmarried, Diplo was previously linked to YouTuber Chantel Jeffries.
Diplo parents and siblings
Pentz, is the child of Barbara Jean (formerly Cox) and Thomas Pentz. His ancestry includes German and English roots. Sadly, his mother, Barbara Pentz, passed away in 2023.
Wesley Pentz career
Thomas Wesley Pentz is an American DJ and music producer who has been actively involved in the music industry since 1997. He is a key figure in several musical projects, including Major Lazer, LSD with Sia and Labrinth, Jack Ü with Skrillex, and Silk City with Mark Ronson.
In 2006, he established the record label Mad Decent and the non-profit organization Heaps Decent the following year. His EP “Revolution” from 2013 entered the US Billboard 200 chart at number 68. Diplo has collaborated with numerous mainstream artists like Gwen Stefani, Britney Spears, Beyoncé, Madonna, and many others.
One of his notable early works was producing M.I.A.’s hit single “Paper Planes” in 2008. In 2011, he and Switch formed Major Lazer, leading to the creation of a cartoon series for FXX based on the group. Major Lazer has released five studio albums exploring EDM and dancehall music.
Diplo net worth and salary
His net worth ranges between $50 to 70 million and his annual income can go as high as $20 million.
