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Born | Thomas Wesley Pentz November 10, 1978 Tupelo, Mississippi, U.S. |
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Education | Mainland High School University of Central Florida |
Alma mater | Temple University (BS) |
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Years active | 1997–present |
Organization | Heaps Decent |
Children | Lockett Pentz, Lazer Pentz and Pace Pentz |
Awards | Full list |
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Origin | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
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Website | diplo |
Thomas Wesley Pentz (born November 10, 1978), better known by his stage name Diplo, is an American disc jockey and record producer. He is the co-creator and lead member of the electronic dancehall music project Major Lazer. He is known for his works with the disc jockey Skrillex.
Diplo founded and manages record company Mad Decent, as well as co-founding the non-profit organization Heaps Decent. He has worked as a school teacher in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.