Diplo jokes he dated both Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau, calling them his 'Eskimo siblings'

Music producer and DJ Diplo has made headlines after claiming that he has dated both pop star Katy Perry and former Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The statement, which instantly went viral, sparked laughter and confusion among fans who weren’t sure whether he was being serious or simply joking.

A playful confession or just a joke?

The revelation came during Diplo’s recent appearance on the Smart Girl Dumb Questions podcast, where the discussion took a lighthearted turn toward Canada’s “horny” reputation and the charm of its political figures. When asked about the attractiveness of Canadian leaders, Diplo playfully claimed that he had been romantically linked to both Perry and Trudeau.


“Katy Perry is dating Justin Trudeau,” Diplo quipped, before adding, “I dated Trudeau, too.” He went on to joke that it was “weird” dating a politician, since that’s not usually his type, but admitted that Trudeau somehow caught his attention.

Diplo’s deadpan delivery left many unsure whether he was joking or confessing to something real. His claim, however, seems unlikely—Trudeau was married to Sophie Grégoire from 2005 until their separation in 2023, making the timeline questionable unless any alleged romance happened recently.

Perry and Trudeau’s relationship rumors

Rumors about Trudeau’s connection with Katy Perry began circulating after the two were photographed together in Paris last month. Perry appeared to hint at her relationship status during a concert when a fan proposed to her, and she replied, “I can’t, I’m dating someone else!”

Diplo and Perry, however, have a real romantic history—the two briefly dated in 2014 before parting ways amicably. His latest remarks seem to mix fact with humor, referencing his past with Perry while adding a playful twist involving Trudeau.