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The Year in Diplo Photos

365 days of vicarious living via Thomas Wesley's Instagram.

By Katie Bain
12/30/2019

Happy new year to everyone, but especially Diplo. The Random White Dude Be Everywhere is busier than anyone you know. In 2019, he released two EPs, a collaborative album, started a house music label, invaded the country crossover space, dropped a ton of multicultural jams across the world as a solo musician and as one-third of Major Lazer, played a bajillion festivals, slept on a gazillion planes, and he always made time for his two sons.

We're tired just thinking about it. Actually, we're tired from compiling his year in pictures. Here it is, the look-back at Diplo you never asked for and didn't realize you needed. What will Diplo do in 2020? Anything is possible (but we're really hoping he releases that often-teased Major Lazer album).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

--

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January 1: Diplo begins 2019 as he does any other year, but with not just any dancer in the crowd. This dude deserves a medal and to see his name in lights.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

the only crowd I can’t win over

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January 3: This is the cutest thing we've ever seen. Release this bop.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

o nome dela é jennifer

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January 9: Diplo and Anitta stuntin' hard.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

happy birthday @skrillex --

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January 15: Bring Back Jack U.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

@liltunechi remix of genius tmrw -- this is the only photo I had for promo #LSD

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January 16: Lil Wayne and Post Malone are the Diplo collaborators the world needs.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

@liltunechi x #lsd -- genius remix out now

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January 17: Damn, Lil Wayne is hoppin' on LSD's "Genius?" That's ill.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

--

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January 21: Being a dad is heartbreaking and wonderful.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

yea i kno french… omelette du fromage @niska_officiel

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January 24: Teasing "Boom Bye Bye" with Niska and a little throwback to Dexter's Lab.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

1 million comments and I’ll drop the track we made

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January 27: Daddy Long Neck really is long.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

partiu carnaval ----

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January 31: Diplo plans his Carnival attack.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

comment below if you know who’s jersey it is

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February 1: Diplo headed to Atlanta to celebrate Super Bowl LIII! On this day, he posed at host Mercedes-Bemz Stadium and posed a pig-skin toss in the jersey of fictional Adam Sandler character Bobby Boucher. Shout out to the 1998 classic, The Waterboy. Diplo is always here for the memes.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Two champions meet

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February 2: What happens when Diplo meets Evander Holyfield? Things explode, duh.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

spent six figures on diamonds and Waffle House merch

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February 3: Even when he’s blingin’, Diplo stays kinda humble, so on Super Bowl Sunday, he showed off his newest chain and his Waffle House favorites.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

My stylist dressed me like a tide pod

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February 4: Diplo’s greatest inspiration has always been the youth. It’s quite obvious, especially in this picture where he’s dressed like a Sawgrass Mall tourist that accidentally went to Burning Man.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

-- Happy lunar New year -- ------

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February 5: The culturally-sensitive producer and DJ celebrates the Lunar New Year, ushering in the Year of the Pig in cartoon crossover Gucci.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

This is the moment when @tydollasign's new puppy peed on my couch

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February 6: Did you know Diplo produced Ty Dolla $ign’s 2014 single “Stand For?” The two stay working together in the studio. Will we see the fruits of such labor in 2020? Will the puppy get a feature? Stay tuned in the new year. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

new shapes out now w/ @octavianessie #europa

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February 7: The Random White Dude Be Everywhere honed his sonic telescope in on Europe to release an EP of regional collabs. It started with “News Shapes” featuring British-French rapper Octavian, and we liked it. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Rita dressed like a magical chicken waiting for my killer punchline

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February 8: What happens when Diplo says you look like a “magical chicken?” We don’t know, but we presume this pic was taken just before Rita Ora slapped him.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Good morning

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February 9: Look! He doesn’t just write hit records. He also snowboards, or at least he rides ski lifts.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

On my way to the Grammys

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February 10: We have to hand to Diplo. This dumb joke is f-cking funny.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

new gatorade flavor @zegnaofficial

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February 11: He may have won the Grammy yesterday, but that doesn’t mean he’s going to become a “serious artist.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

I randomly dmed @dualipa 3 years ago on twitter after I heard be the one. she had only jumped out of nowhere, was just starting out, and had a really weird name to me. I had a song called “my love” for major lazer with wizkid and wale that we wanted her to be on.. she is a one of a kind of artist that can be on any genre any style. 2 years later she’s become one of the biggest pop stars in the world. when me and @iammarkronson were writing “electricity” we sent her a demo and she came over and helped us write and finish the record and she smashed it. she was the only voice we wanted on this song.. a deep / full voice and an excellent performer. after 6 months electricity has moved from a club song to a radio song to a genuine classic and every night I see it moving more people and grow even bigger. she got another award sunday for best new artist and it was very well deserved.. love you Dua for being around for me since day one.

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February 12: He will, however, get in his feelings a little bit. A random DM to Dua Lipa led to all this. Makes you a little teary eyed … this is not an invite to DM every famous person in your timeline.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

bussdown

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February 13: While this looks like some real gangster shit, it’s actually the early stages of a line dancing obsession that will, by year's end, erupt in a full-blown country crossover EP. Seriously. Wait for it. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

awww so sweet

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February 14: Diplo receives flowers from his greatest love -- himself.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

u have my permission to use me to catfish people

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February 15: Speaking of love, do use Diplo to catch a lifetime partner or one-night stand of your own!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Can you like this photo because this was really dangerous

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February 16: Did you know Diplo is also a model signed to Next Model Management? Here he is modelling why my dad yells “people die taking selfies!”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Kosovan girls taking over the world

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February 17: But Diplo isn’t just a model. He also hangs out with them and people who look like them. Here he offers Kosovan singer Era Istrefi as proof.

February 18: The caption says he “couldn’t get rid of these dudes” behind him, but we all know that he actually photoshopped them in.

February 19: Speaking of photoshop, John Mayer is also pretty good at it.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

dip raar out now w/ @bizzey @ramiks #europa

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February 20: Diplo and his collaborators Bizzey and Ramiks celebrate ass, grafitti tags, and cops in the rain -- but never shirts. Diplo does not want to wear a shirt.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

What do I look like I do for a living @prada

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February 21: If the devil wears Prada and Diplo wears Prada, then that must mean…

February 22: Today is the day. Diplo’s Europa is released, featuring artists from the UK, France, Holland and Germany. Hooray! Célébrer! Hoera! Feiern! 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Going ape shit ----

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February 23: Maybe Beyonce and Jay-Z can come through the Louvre after hours, but Diplo walks in with a ticket in the daylight because he’s an everyman like you and me.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

We are all pink on the inside

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February 24: “We are all pink on the inside.” 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

What an experience to announce my new supergroup from the @vanityfair red carpet

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February 25: Not pictured: that time Diplo, John Mayer and Halsey performed “Wannabe” by the Spice Girls.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

@iammarkronson whispering to me about how many more oscars he has than I do

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February 26: If Diplo’s life has a runner-up for greatest love, it’s got to be his Silk City collaborator Mark Ronson. The “Electricity” between them is palpable. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

so is it yall ya’ll or y’all @stagecoach

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February 27: Well shoot, Diplo’s goin’ country! Yeehaw yall (and ya'll, and y'all.) 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

kiss or fight the baguette --

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February 28: All the proof you need that Diplo is a Florida boy is a peek at these tattoos. I mean, he’s got a shark, and the state itself adjacent to a yin-yang that appears to have arms, legs and a tail. Cool. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

come to Colombia he said, we can work on music he said @jbalvin

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March 1: With Europa fully conquered, Diplo heads to Colombia, where J Balvin and the mountainous terrain attempt to conquer him.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

-- @emnytwerking @bizzey #dipraar ----

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March 2: Diplo personally interviews each potential music video dancer himself. It’s tough work, but quality control is important to the vision.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Legendary night but still no kiss @anitta

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March 3: After Colombia and Venezuela, Diplo hits Brazil to celebrate Carnaval with his “Make It Hot” collaborator Anitta.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

When dog the bounty hunter goes to Brazil he calls these guys

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March 4: One of these things is not like the other, but seemingly, one of these things does somehow belong.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

#1 @sabrinasato

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March 5: Carnaval fun continues as Diplo stares into the void beside Brazilian television host Sabrina Sato.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

don't know how I woke up here but Rio carnaval is very crazy

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March 6: After a wild night of parties, festivals and DJ sets, Diplo makes time for rest, relaxation and glorious, glorious nature.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

esqueci meu sutiã brilhante

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March 7: “Forgot my shiny bra.” That’s it. That’s the caption.

March 8: The ladies love Diplo, and Diplo loves his ladies. From the early days with M.I.A., to his recent collaborations with Sia on LSD, the Grammy-winning producer shares a shout out collage to honor the women who make his ass sound good. Good on him. 

March 11: You don’t have to be on drugs to ride the psychedelic freakout that is Labrinth, Sia and Diplo, known on the streets as LSD.

March 12: This is around the time we all started wondering, “What is going on with Diplo’s hair?”

March 13: Remember when parents went around throwing cheese at their babies for the “cheesed challenge?” Dad memes are the new dad jokes.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

After macrodosing my yogurt this morning

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March 14: Presented without comment, although Diplo presented it by saying he “macrodosed my yogurt this morning.”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

We got our champagne dreams in an endless drought

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March 15: Definitely feeling the LSD!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

i wonder if @maddieziegler can do this

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March 16: Rainbow Diplo showin’ off those moves from earlier in the year. Rainbow Diplo. Dipbow. Rainplo. Take your pick. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Swipe for a cool Irish dance ??

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March 17: Do not be fooled by the tricks of the Irish, that is not Diplo doing the Riverdance. Sorry. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Your on a hike and you run into these guys blocking your path.. what do you do?

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March 18: Diplo and baby Diplo go for a ride. Do not overlook the incredible Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtle jacket. Turtle power 4evr. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

L(ab) S(ia) D(iplo)

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March 19: The best thing about this picture is the location tag. Where exactly is the “Kanye Lutheran Church?” It’s in your heart.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

A great producer will do whatever it takes to finish a song @dualipa

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March 20: Proof that Diplo and Dua Lipa are friends outside the studio. Working it and werking it, together forever.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

my last 5 brain cells hanging out

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March 21: How much Diplo would a Diplo Dip if a Diplo Dipped His Diplo? Maybe we're on our last five brain cells too?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Mom said you have to let me play with you guys

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March 22: Okay wow, superstar DJ megacollab in the making. Wax Motif, Calvin Harris, Generik and Diplo ‘bout to go head to head with the Monstars and win, win, win, win. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Nashunalpuppyday

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March 23: For national puppy day, Diplo did a very Diplo thing and led with himself. Only those who swipe left get the prize of a puppers in spectacles. Do it. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

right before my son called me a loser and dabbed on me

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March 26: The family Diplo doin’ dabs and stylin’ on the haters.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

bubble up.. out now on @maddecent

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March 27: Europe was taken over, South America was swooned, psychedelia was a whole trip and country western was about to be won -- but first! A quick stop to the house genre as Diplo begins his journey toward Higher Ground.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

please turn to hymn number 420 “bubble butt” by major lazer

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March 28: Reach out and touch faith -- just kidding, if you touch Diplo, he’s going to call security.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Miami music week has been a blast

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March 29: Following a successful Miami Music Week, Diplo implies that he feels just like a weathered Matthew McConaughey in a pink, feathery robe -- which is to say, “fabulous!”

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

absolute legend

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March 31: Wow. Best review of MMW. Does this woman want our job?

April 1: Diplo rightfully roasts the tragic 2019 Ultra Music Festival with a nod to its embarrassing KFC DJ headline spot.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

what’s in the box ??

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April 2: This dude got pop stars and underground trendsetters on speed dial, but he can’t get this box open.

April 3: Cleveland Browns footballer Odell Beckham Jr. makes an appearance in the booth.

April 4: Electro-shock muscle therapy? This is kind of horrifying, honestly.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

My son was being annoying so I turned him into my ghost producer

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April 5: Yo, baby Diplo’s got rhythm. Look out for “Ba Ba Ba” in the clubs, coming soon, we hope.

April 6: Another quality evening spent with the kids. No one can ever say Diplo wasn’t present.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

when I close my eyes at night this is what I see -- --

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April 8: This is screaming to become a discount rug on your grandma’s floor or an unfortunate t-shirt sold in a Nevada gift shop.

April 9: He thought he could beat Beychella, but Dipchella sounds like a messy Bennigan's appetizer.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

And 1

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April 10: He shoots; he scores; he eats the floor.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

in this world, you either crank that soulja boy or it cranks you

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April 11: The landscape is really pretty, if you can look beyond Diplo’s bare chest.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

please enjoy this magical trip @labrinth @siamusic #lsd album out now

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April 12: This was the day the world hopped on a magical melody tour with the official LSD album.

April 13: Diplo rockin’ Coachella while playing a song he beat out for Best Dance Recording. Boss moves, honestly. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

we would like you to join our book club

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April 14: One of these people killed the Night King, and one of them is the night king.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

all i need is one

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April 15: Hey did you know Diplo played Coachella?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

no new friends video out now @siamusic @labrinth

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April 16: In the “No New Friends” video, Diplo plays a giant candy-colored overlord.

April 17: Let it be known, Diplo stuffs with socks.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

--

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April 18: Just wandering through fields of flowers with the family. Absolutely wholesome in every way. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Ontas?

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April 19: Some abs. Some art!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

florida man in pajamas takes photo with @elliegoulding at coachella

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April 20: Blazin’ in the blazer with Ellie Goulding.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Today is gonna be a good day

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April 21: Diplo and the chicken heads.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

welcome my friends, welcome to my chocolate factory

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April 22: Honestly, Diplo might have been a better Willy Wonka than Johnny Depp.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

--

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April 23: Just two models, hanging out. (That’s Gigi Hadid, by the way.)

April 24: Diplo debuts his first country tune, “So Long” with Cam. It’s the beginning of a new era where he wears cowboy hats and goes by his real name, Thomas Wesley. Giddyup. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

On hold with the fashion police --

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April 25: This look is bananas.

April 26: He might miss the basket, but he slays the look.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

200 mph video out now @badbunnypr

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April 27: The timing of this loop is perfection. You’d think the entire Bad Bunny song was just “Diplo” on repeat.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Praying to God that maybe there is a way out of this desert

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April 28: This was Diplo’s third-straight weekend at Indio Valley, thanks to two Coachellas and then Stagecoach. Some say you can still hear his screams echoing through the Coachella Valley at dawn.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

------ @lilnasx @billyraycyrus

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April 29: Never forget the time Diplo brought out Lil Nas X and Billy Ray Cyrus on stage to sing “Old Town Road” at Stagecoach festival.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

thank u stagecoach. ready for weekend 2

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>April 30: It looks like Diplo had a really good time performing at Stagecoach in his LSD costume.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

+ guy fieri = major flavor

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May 1: Guy Fieri may be the Mayor of Flavor Town, but Diplo is definitely Head of the Treasury.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Nashville stock exchange

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May 2: This is Thomas Wesley’s real name.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

listen here: http://maddecent.fm/higherground

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May 3: Even while he’s riding new frontiers in the world of country and western, he rocks the house floor with a brand new EP called Higher Ground.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

I know your looking at my beer gut but there is also a volcano behind me ----

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May 4: Diplo takes a trip to Guatemala and swears there is a volcano back there, but it’s hard to see behind his beer gut and that mass of clouds.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

get spun on

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May 6: This is around the time Fortnite was still cool.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

watch me shotgun beers in my new music video with @camcountry

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May 7: Diplo and his collaborator Cam made the most of their trip to Stagecoach, and Cam’s mom made this cute vacation memories video.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

a -- brain on @merajuana

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May 8: What sells more records, good beats or psychedelic memes?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Se tem foto, tem video

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May 9: Diplo and Anitta always seem so darn cozy.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

it's early but apparently i'm a front runner for the Oscars

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May 10: You know Diplo’s kids were absolutely going insane when they saw their dad DJ a pokemon battle in Detective Pikachu.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

I got a four hand massage yesterday in this little jail cell looking spa and I had got uncomfortable on the old ragged table.. Midway thru the massage one lady was pressing my stomach for like 20 mins I was like please stop I might throw up and then I took off my underwear because I was uncomfortable and it was covered in cheap coconut oil but was probably motor oil. the other lady noticed I was naked and the terrible stomach massage lady had gone missing so other lady walked me to another weird room that was like a weapons cache full of Khmer Rouge remnants . Everything from machine guns to grenade launchers and knives. I was completely naked but I didn't feel uncomfortable. She told me in a strong cambodian accent that I had to choose a weapon. I chose a nice ninja sword because it was shiny and I'm not really into guns. She grabbed my hand and took me to another room that was darker. The lights slowly came on and I was standing alone in front of a full grown cow. Over a speaker she told me i had to kill the cow to complete my massage treatment. At that moment I wished that I had chosen a shotgun or assault rifle, Because to kill a cow with a sword is very difficult. I realized that they let me stay naked so I wouldn't ruin my clothes . I had to stab that cow many times but it would not die. I was a very tough animal, I sliced itover and again and eventually it died in my arms. I felt sad as I saw it take it's last breath. The cow whispered something to me in Cambodian language. I was shocked the cow could talk... Then I realized this wasn't a cow but a cow mask. I slowly pulled the mask away and I saw to my surprise that it was the same lady that massaged my stomach badly and made me feel sick. She took her final breaths in my arms in the cow suit and I felt a strange connection with her. Then the lights came on and they said the massage was finished and I should get dressed I went upstairs and paid.

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May 11: That time Diplo took hallucinogenic drugs in Cambodia and wrote a novel on Instagram.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

-- low key looks like the 50s but we dressed like this Down South til the 90s

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May 12: VERY RARE ACTUAL BABY DIPLO!!!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

good bye tokyo I love you so much

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May 13: This is how Japanese people use moving sidewalks. Please honor cultural traditions when visiting.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

highest endorsement --

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May 15: These kids stan Diplo, and we stan these kids.

May 17: Dude, Diplo is a lowkey athletic wonder. Whether in the studio or on the green, he hits and he can’t miss.

May 18: Walking into the club is lame, so Diplo skydives into the booth at the racetrack.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Guess what my favorite band is

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May 19: If you don’t already listen to Depeche Mode, Diplo would like to personally invite you to reach out and touch faith.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

when my fit pic doesn’t perform as well as I thought it would

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May 20: Disco nap before the set at Hangout Music Festival.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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May 21: From Alabama’s Gulf Shore to Las Vegas’ Speedway. The party never ends, and rave never dies.

May 22: Orange is all the rage in Costa Rica. Also, how many air miles do you think Diplo has? Does he just fly for free now?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

rule #1 of a studio session is not to shit on the piano

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May 23: This chicken pooped in Diplo’s studio without asking, but that’s not nearly as bad as what happened when he worked with Mark Ronson.

May 24: Next time you’re feeling dumb, just remember, Travis Scott leaves Diplo on read.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

the only thing that ‘ruined’ the wedding was your fit

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May 30: Never forget the time Diplo “totally ruined” Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s surprise Elvis wedding in Las Vegas by posting the whole thing to Instagram story.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

me trying to overcome major hurdles in life

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May 31: One of the best parts of being a parent is getting to embarrass your kids on Instagram.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Gov ball tonight @majorlazer

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June 1: Ready to paint the town red and rock the crowd at Governor’s Ball in New York City.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

when you give us the aux cord

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June 2: The Major Lazer backstage dance party is for God. Bless up.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

It's not a cult @majorlazer

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June 3: Who knew Major Lazer was religious? Turns out they pray before each concert, or at least before Governor’s Ball 2019

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

(? ?° ?? ?°)? Eid Mubarak

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June 4: Diplo throws up the deuces, crops his friend Kaia Gerber out of the picture and wishes the world a happy Eid Mubarak, aka the breaking of fast at the end of Ramadan (which ended back in May, but whatever).

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

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June 5: Everyone was doing the woah. The woah was for sheeple. Baaah.

June 6: Cheers to all of Diplo’s fans, be they Diphoes, Dipdogs, Diplorables, Diptectives, Dipdoodles, Diplomats or Dipididoodahs. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

management said i dont get a summer vacation

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June 7: Diplo’s schedule is busier than yours, don’t @ him.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Yas Queen

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June 8: Who wore the disaffected smirk of absolute power better?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

6 seconds of summer @majorlazer

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June 9: How come this doesn’t happen when we twerk? The Major Lazer show is a big ‘ole fiery butt fest.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Had a great gender reveal party

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June 10: A quick trip to Manchester so Diplo can throw his two cents in about Brexit.

June 11: In which we learn a bit about Diplo’s workout routine with this fun video for Men’s Health. The major takeaways here are that squatting your chickens, doing sit-ups in semi-darkness and keeping your fridge stocked with marijuana will give you that rockstar bod you've been dreaming of. 

June 12: Here he takes a break out of his busy schedule to raise awareness about climate change and the impact of plastics and other pollutants on our oceans and marine life. He and his sponsor Adidas raise money with a charitable run. These are nice things to do!

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

With 2019 Pride underway I want to take a moment to state, without the contributions of the LGBTQ Community we would not have the creative landscape, imagination, and sheer compassion in the music industry that we do today. I stated this last year and I still stand by it. For me Pride month isn’t just parades and resistance but its about a generation of fearlessness and innovation in my world. We need to remember how important it is to be aware and show empathy to everyone. We should be fighting for equal rights for all (it’s not just a privilege, but a responsibility), but also protection. Let’s not forget what those who have come before us have fought so tirelessly for. The right to love, the right to express, and the right for freedom to be who they are without hate and without fear. At the end of the day that’s what music is all about to me - love, expression, and freedom. We have come a long way but for many this fight for equality and understanding is far from over, which is why Pride month is so important. It’s a way to not only celebrate the accomplishments that have been made, but to create visibility for those who are still struggling and let them know that there is a community for them. A community that is here to love them, to lift them up, to listen, to strengthen them, and help them...one love always

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June 13: Dance music and those who make their careers within it have to give thanks and honor the gay DJs and producers who pioneered disco and house music. Diplo takes a moment to do so, while raising awareness about the difficulties that still face the LGBTQ community. We stan woke Diplo.

June 14: Diplo had a production credit on Queen of Pop Madonna’s 14th studio album, Madame X. Can you hear his signature sound on album track “Future” featuring Quavo?

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

I want the chips with the dip

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June 16: Taking the term “four eyes” back, because nerds are sexy.

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

When i created a smol version of me I was nervous and scared and I wasn't sure I was going to be a great dad.. I don't think anyone knows how much work it is to be a good father. Today I've already promised my sons I'll get them a rainbow Lamborghini and build them a robot that does all their homework. besides promises I can't keep.. it's father instinct that kicks in everyday when you look at this smol person and it's a reflection of yourself and you want to be better and want the best for them. Including a better world, so creating a new great human is what's we are here to do as humans so let's not f*#% this up ok guys.. Now after a few years I know it was the best thing I did in my life to become a father. Better than any song, any award any accomplishment. But it's also my greatest responsibility, And every day I know it's a blessing to do it and their lives are in my hands so I've got to concentrate so they turn out crazier than . Also shout out to my dad for giving me all the tools to be a dad .. Here's a picture from Disney yesterday --

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June 17: Doing Diplo dad things, taking the kids to Star War’s Galaxy’s Edge in Disney World. It's legitimately touching. 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

your sleep paralysis demon

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June 19: Never stop clownin’ on the haters.

June 20: Seriously, what sport can’t Diplo do? Golf, basketball, now surfing? Triple-threat.