Diplo is back in the headlines after claiming he dated both pop star Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The music producer made the shocking statement on the *Smart Girl Dumb Questions* podcast, where a chat about Canada’s “horny” image took an unexpected twist.
When asked about Canadian leaders, Diplo joked that Perry — whom he dated in 2014 — is now with Trudeau, before casually adding, “I dated Trudeau, too.” His straight-faced delivery left everyone wondering if he was joking or confessing.
The comment instantly spread online, splitting fans between laughter and disbelief. Diplo’s history of trolling interviews made it hard to tell if he was serious, but his reference to both Perry and Trudeau gave the claim viral energy.
Some fans noted Trudeau’s separation from Sophie Grégoire in 2023, suggesting Diplo’s story could only fit a recent timeline. Perry and Trudeau have reportedly been spotted together in Paris, adding fuel to the rumor that she’s dating the former leader.
During a concert, Perry even joked that she was “dating someone else” when a fan proposed, which fans quickly linked to Trudeau. Photos of the pair at events in France only added to the speculation, though neither has confirmed anything.
Trudeau, who left office in 2024 after nearly a decade as prime minister, has mostly avoided questions about his love life. His split from Sophie changed how the public viewed him — and Diplo’s playful name-drop gave the story a political twist.
Whether true or not, Diplo’s comment did what he does best: break the internet. Humor or not, the DJ turned a random podcast moment into a full-blown pop-culture crossover between politics and pop. Few artists know how to keep the world talking quite like Diplo.
