Diplo
Person · 8 cases · 2013–2026 · American DJ and record producer
How Diplo spread
Diplo built an audience through Philadelphia parties and mixtapes, then reached the charts through work with M.I.A.
- Most often
- Carried it 7 of 8
- Topics
- Entertainment 4 · Culture 3, Food & beverage 1
2003
StartAudio
Diplo and Low Budget began throwing Hooked on Hollertronix parties in Philadelphia. stylusmagazine.com
2003
First pressPress
The New York Times named Hollertronix's Never Scared mixtape among its top albums of the year. nytimes.com
2008
MilestoneAudio
M.I.A.'s Paper Planes, produced with Diplo and Switch, reached number four on the Billboard Hot 100. wired.com
Popeyes Chicken Sandwich
Carried it · Sep '19
21B impressions
Big Dick Energy
Carried it · Jun '18
129.2K derivatives
Rihanna’s Super Bowl Halftime Show
Carried it · Feb '23
27K sold
Missy Elliott's Super Bowl return
Carried it · Feb '15
272K sold
Bottle Cap Challenge
Carried it · Jul '19
13M impressions
Harlem Shake dance videos
Carried it · Feb '13
1.5M views
Old Town Road
Carried it · Apr '19
Peaked at #1
Daybreaker
Kept it going · Oct '26
1B impressions
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