Is Diplo half black?

Is Diplo half black?

Diplo was born on November 10, 1978, in Tupelo, Mississippi, the son of Barbara Jean (née Cox) and Thomas Pentz. He is of German and English descent.

Did Diplo and Mia date?

In 2003, he began dating rapper M.I.A. after meeting her at the Fabric Club in London. During their relationship, the pair collaborated on M.I.A.’s second album Kala, which included the hit song “Paper Planes” that helped launch both their careers when it was featured in T.V. and movies, including Pineapple Express.

What does Diplo stand for?

Diplo- is a combining form used like a prefix meaning “double” or “in pairs.” This form is frequently used in scientific terms, especially in zoology and botany. Diplo- comes from Greek diplóos, meaning “twofold” or “double-folded.” Distantly related is Latin duplex, which also literally means “twofold.”