Diplo to announce shock retirement from music?

Sad news for Diplo fans. Speculation had been rife that the American dj best known for his hit song Lean On, will announce his retirement from music, at age 47, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 21/07/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being a dj isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being a dj-producer just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouDiplo

For a little while on Monday evening, #ThankYouDiplo was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“You’ve accomplished everything I ever dreamed of #ThankYouDiplo.”
— @DesireePlum, 20 Jul 2026

“Didn't Diplo retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 20 Jul 2026

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