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Diplo Net Worth

Thomas Wesley Pentz (born November 10, 1978), known professionally as Diplo, is an American DJ, songwriter, and record producer based in Los Angeles, California. He is the co-creator and lead member of the electronic dancehall music project Major Lazer, a member of the supergroup LSD with Sia and Labrinth, a member of electronic duo Jack U with producer and DJ Skrillex, and a member of Silk City with Mark Ronson. 

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How Much is Diplo Worth

Net Worth$26 million
Date of BirthNovember 10 1978
ProfessionDJ Songwriter
NationalityAmerican
Height1.73 m
Last Updated2019

Diplo Net Worth and Salary in 2019

 Diplo is an American DJ, producer, and songwriter who has a net worth of $26 million. Born in Tupelo, Mississippi, Diplo, also known as Thomas Wesley Pentz, began DJ-ing while in college at the University of Central Florida.

Personal Life

Diplo is married to Katherine Lockhart for many years now and the couple have two sons together. He is well into sports, and says that he is a huge fan of cricket and football and tries to never miss any important tournament or matches for these two games.

Diplo Professional Career

Thomas Wesley Pentz (born November 10, 1978), known professionally as Diplo, is an American DJ, songwriter, and record producer based in Los Angeles, California He is the co-creator and lead member of the electronic dancehall music project Major Lazer, a member of the supergroup LSDwith Sia and Labrinth, a member of electronic duo Jack U with producer and DJ Skrillex, and a member of Silk City with Mark Ronson. He founded and manages record company Mad Descent, as well as co-founding the non-profit organization Heaps Decent. Among other jobs, he has worked as a school teacher in Philadelphia. His 2013 EP, Revolution, debuted at number 68 on the US Billboard 200 The EP’s title track was later featured in a commercial for Hyundai and is featured on the WWE 2K16 soundtrack.

During his rise to fame, Diplo worked with British musician M.I.A, an artist who is credited with giving him exposure in his early career. Later, he and fellow M.I.A. producer Switch created a Jamaican dancehall project and cartoon series titled Major Lazer.

Early Life and Education

Diplo was born Thomas Wesley Pentz in Tupelo, Mississippi. Although he lived in a few different cities in the South, he mainly grew up in South Florida. He spent his youth in his father’s bait shop and fixated on manatees, alligators, and dinosaurs with hopes of becoming a paleontologist.

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