Diplo is a DJ and songwriter. He is associated in several groups with various artists, such as the leader and co-creator of electronic dancehall music project Major Lazer, a member of LSD with Labrinth and Sia, a member of Silk City with Mark Ronson, and an electronic duo with Jack U with DJ Skrillex.
He is the founder of the Mad Decent record label and co-founder of the non-profit organization Heaps Decent.
Diplo has worked on several projects with artists such as Britney Spears, Madonna, Beyonce, Shakira, Gwen Stefani, Snoop Dogg, Trippie Redd, CL, G-Dragon, Chris Brown, Ellie Goulding, and many more.
Diplo has released four studio albums, “Florida,” “Chapter 1: Snake Oil,” “MMXX,” and “Diplo.” He has a massive fan following on his social media; he has 6M followers on Instagram and 2.4M on Twitter.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Thomas Wesley Pentz |
| Stage Name | Diplo |
| Date of Birth | November 10, 1978 |
| Birth Place | Tupelo, Mississippi, USA |
| Age | 43 |
| Nationality | American |
| Father | Thomas Pentz. |
| Mother | Barbara Jean |
| Children | 3 |
| Profession | DJ, songwriter |
| Net Worth | $50 million |
Who are Diplo Children?
The DJ has been blessed with three children Lockett, Lazer, and Pace Pentz.
He had conceived Lockett and Lazer with his ex-girlfriend Kathryn Lockhart and his youngest son Pace with Jevon King.
Diplo’s kids are following in his footsteps and learning music at a young age; as per Diplo’s Instagram highlights, they can be seen playing musical instruments and taking music lessons.
His oldest son Lockett can play piano and drums and has also been taking vocal lessons. In one of the highlights, Lazer and Lockett can be seen creating and mixing beats.
Diplo hasn’t just shared their music lessons; he has shared the father-son time where he can be seen playing with the kids and enjoying the moments. He has posted cute moments of his youngest son, Pace.
Despite his busy schedule, Diplo makes sure that he spends as much time with his children as possible.
Lockett Pentz and His Mother
Lockett was born in 2010 to his father, Diplo, and mother, Kathryn Lockhart.
He is 12 years old as of 2022. He is the pair’s first son; Pentz is a talented child who can play drums, piano, and chess at a young age.
Lockett’s mother, Kathryn worked as a bartender when she found she was pregnant with him; Diplo and Lockhart didn’t have any intentions of having a child, but they were happy that they were blessed with a child.
After Lockett was conceived, Kathryn quit her job and became a full-time mother to care for her son. The pair had tried living together for their son, but they called it quits. They remained in touch and communicated as they decided to co-parent.
Lazer Pentz and His Mother
Lazer was born in 2014 and is eight years old as of 2022, and his mother is Kathryn.
He and his brother Lockett share the same mother. Lazer was born weighing 8 pounds and 10 ounces. At the age of eight, he can play trumpets and other musical instruments. His name is a reference to his father’s major project Major Lazer.
When Kathryn was two months pregnant with Lazer, she and Diplo called their relationship off. Previously, when Lazer’s older brother was born, Kathryn quit her job, but after her sons got older, she opened an LA-based children’s event planning company named Electric Babyland.
On her website, Kathryn stated that she has dreamt of being a mother her whole life; she always had a childlike imagination. When her first son was born, she could put more of her ideas to life.
She enjoyed planning parties for his son, and many of her friends also suggested that she become a party planner, so she followed her interest and established a company making children’s fantasies a reality.
Pace Pentz and His Mother
Pace Pentz was born on March 20, 2020, and is two years old as of 2022. His mother is Jevon King.
He is the third child of Diplo but the first Jevon King. His father had confirmed his birth when he posted pictures on Mother’s Day; he thanked King and Kathryn for giving him three beautiful kids.
Pace’s mother, Jevon, showed her baby bump on October 2019 on her Instagram. She often shares pictures of her son Pace on social media. Diplo couldn’t meet his son when he was born, due to the pandemic and lockdown.
Jevon is a model, and she represented her country, Trinidad and Tobago, in Miss Universe 2014. She is featured on the cover of Metro Magazine. King is also a certified mediator and a senior resource administrator.
Is Diplo Married In 2022? Who Is His Wife?
The D.J. is married and doesn’t have a wife as of 2022. He has made headlines for being romantically involved with several female celebrities such as Katy Perry, Kate Hudson, and rapper M.I.A.
Rapper M.I.A
The rapper and Diplo met her at the Fabric Club in London and started to date in 2003. During their time together, the pair had collaborated on M.I.A.’s second album, “Kala.” Their relationship started to go downhill as there was emotional mistreatment and infidelity involved from Diplo.
The pair broke up in 2008, after being together for five years. The rapper had claimed that D.J. had tried to control her music career.
Katy Perry
In 2014, Perry and Diplo were spotted having dinner together in Marlton Hotel in New York City. Later, they were headed to the after-party of “Amazing Spider-Man 2,” as reported by People.
They were seen being cozy and affectionate towards each other. They were also seen attending Coachella together.
Kate Hudson
Diplo and Hudson were romantically linked when they were spotted together at the 2017 Vanity Fair Oscars’ after-party holding each other’s hands. Later a source stated that they were hanging out and their relationship was “casual and fun.”
Francesca Farago
Diplo was in an on-and-off relationship with Too Hot To Handle star Francesca Farago. The reality tv star had confirmed that they had dated during a Zoom interview. She also stated that they remain close friends even after the breakup.