Paul van Dyk, TIME's Person of the Year 2025?

Paul van Dyk among finalists for TIME’s 2025 Person of the Year?

According to a reliable source, Paul van Dyk is leading the race to become Time magazine's Person of the Year in 2025. But while the dj's fans are thrilled with the news, many people hold a very different opinion.

UPDATE 25/02/2025 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Why not Van Dyk for Person of the Year?

The list of nominees for Time magazine’s Person of the Year is always an eclectic mix of world leaders, pop culture icons, buzzworthy names, and human rights activists. The unexpected inclusion of the 53-year-old dj, as a 2025 nominee has therefore sparked controversy and debate.

“What makes Van Dyk so important is the potential and influence he now has, rather than anything he has already done,” said a panelist who preferred to remain anonymous, adding that earlier this month, the dj have already been named ‘German Of The Year’ by some major German newspapers and even ‘Eisenhüttenstadt Citizen Of The Year’ by the readers of a local gazette in Eisenhüttenstadt (Paul van Dyk's hometown).

Social Reactions to TIME’s Person of the Year

A representative for the dj was not immediately available for comment, but the announcement generated immediate reaction on Twitter:

“Paul van Dyk Named Person of the Year Is No ‘Surprise’.”
— @TheNewsEditor, 24 Feb 2025
“Great choice! Long overdue recognition for his talents. #LovePaul”
— @BarbaraHeyboer, 24 Feb 2025
“Past recipients include Joseph Stalin and Adolf Hitler ... then why not Paul van Dyk?”
— @TheClassicObserver, 24 Feb 2025

Could 2025 officially be the Year of Paul van Dyk?

Still, TIME’s editors will make the final decision about who will grace the magazine’s cover as its 2025 Person of the Year.

Who do you think should be TIME’s Person of the Year for 2025?

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