Diplo, whose real name is Thomas Wesley Pentz, stirred up laughter—and headlines—during a recent appearance on the Smart Girl, Dumb Questions podcast hosted by Nayeema Raza, released on October 7.
Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry
During their chat, the Grammy-winning producer commented on the reports that Katy Perry is dating Justin Trudeau, saying with a grin: “Now Katy Perry is dating Justin Trudeau… Pretty fire.”
Raza responded: “I know some people who kind of…” To which Diplo jumped in: “Dated Katy Perry like me?”
When Raza asked if that was true, Diplo confirmed it—prompting the host to clarify: “I meant Trudeau.”
That’s when the DJ doubled down with a quip that quickly went viral: “I dated Trudeau too. That was a weird one though. Because I’m not into positions.”
The Background: A Brief Fling with Perry
Diplo and Perry shared a short-lived romance back in 2014, during one of Perry’s breaks from her on-and-off relationship with John Mayer (2012–2015).
Their relationship, while fleeting, became a favorite topic in pop-culture circles—especially as Perry’s love life has often drawn public fascination.
