When it comes to stirring chaos, Diplo might just be in a league of his own. The DJ and producer sent social media spiraling after claiming he once dated both pop star Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, though the comment turned out to be a joke.
The Podcast That Broke the Internet
During an appearance on the Smart Girl Dumb Questions podcast, host Nayeema Raza brought up Quebec’s reputation as a “raunchy place.” Diplo, who dated Perry briefly in 2014, chimed in with his own brand of humor.
When Raza noted that Perry was reportedly seeing a “hot prime minister,” Diplo casually dropped, “I did date Trudeau, too. That was a weird one, though, because I’m not in the position.”
The deadpan delivery was convincing enough to throw fans into confusion. Was Diplo serious? Or was this another one of his tongue-in-cheek comments?
The Clarification Heard ‘Round the Web
As headlines lit up, the podcast’s official account stepped in to clear things up. “LOL! No that part was a joke,” they replied to a fan comment, putting the rumor to rest. The clarification also referenced another playful comment Diplo made about Fidel Castro, just to drive home that none of it was meant to be taken seriously.
Still, the brief moment of mystery was enough to keep Diplo trending for days.
A Look Back at Diplo and Katy Perry’s Fling
While the Trudeau romance was pure fiction, Diplo’s history with Perry is well-documented. The two were linked in 2014, attending Coachella together and sparking rumors of a budding romance.
Years later, during a game on The Late Late Show’s “Witness World Wide” livestream, Perry ranked Diplo as her third-best lover, behind John Mayer and her now-fiancé Orlando Bloom. The revelation was all in good fun, though Diplo later quipped on Twitter that he didn’t even remember they dated, proving once again he’s a master of keeping fans guessing.
Why the Internet Loves Diplo’s Chaos
Diplo’s ability to blur the line between sincerity and sarcasm has become part of his charm, or his chaos, depending on who you ask. Whether he’s feuding with fellow DJs, joking about world leaders, or trolling himself online, he knows exactly how to keep the spotlight pointed his way.
And this time, all it took was a few words to make half the internet believe he was dating both Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau.
