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Thomas Wesley Pentz, known professionally as Diplo, is an American DJ and music producer. He is the co-creator and lead member of the electronic dancehall music project Major Lazer.
Mini Bio
Thomas Pentz, better known as Diplo, is a DJ, songwriter, and record producer, and the founder of the electronic music project Major Lazer. He is known for his eclectic musical style, blending genres like dancehall, reggae, and electronic music, and has collaborated with numerous artists across the globe.
Early Life
Thomas Wesley Pentz was born on November 10, 1978, in Tupelo, Mississippi. He developed an interest in music at a young age and began DJing in Philadelphia.
Career
Diplo gained recognition with his mixtape "Florida" in 2004. He co-founded Major Lazer with Switch in 2008, and the project gained international acclaim with hits like "Pon de Floor" and "Lean On." He has also worked on other musical projects, including Jack Ü with Skrillex and LSD with Sia and Labrinth. Diplo has produced for numerous artists including M.I.A., Beyoncé, and Justin Bieber.
Personal Life
Diplo has children with Kathryn Lockhart and Jevon King.
Channel Credits
Mad Decent spotlights underground and genre-bending music. Home to artists like Major Lazer, Dillon Francis, and more, we've topped charts with #1 dance hits. We also launched Baauer's "Harlem Shake" and DJ Snake's "Bird Machine."
Official YouTube channel of Grammy-winning DJ and producer Diplo. Watch official music videos, live performances, and more.
Official YouTube channel for Major Lazer. Watch music videos, live performances, and more from the electronic music group.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Thomas Pentz?
Thomas Pentz, known professionally as Diplo, is an American DJ and music producer.
What is Major Lazer?
Major Lazer is an electronic dancehall music project co-created by Thomas Pentz, also known as Diplo.
What role does Thomas Pentz have in Major Lazer?
Thomas Pentz, or Diplo, is the co-creator and lead member of Major Lazer.
When did the Major Lazer Official YouTube channel join the platform?
The Major Lazer Official YouTube channel joined the platform in April 2009.
What type of music does Major Lazer produce?
Major Lazer produces electronic dancehall music.
What are Thomas Wesley Pentz's YouTube stats across all credited channels?
As of 2025, Thomas YouTube channels collectively have over 1,184.6M subscribers, more than 800,767.7M views, and have uploaded over 154.9K videos.
First name
Thomas
Middle name*
Wesley
Last name
Pentz
Nickname
Diplo
Birthdate
November 10, 1978
Age 46
Birth location
Tupelo, MS, US
Location
US
Years active
2006 - present
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