Diplo kicked off 2025 in a way that left CNN hosts Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper—and viewers—stunned.
During a live virtual appearance on CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live broadcast from Times Square, the renowned DJ openly admitted he was under the influence of LSD.
LSD, or lysergic acid diethylamide, is a powerful psychedelic that enhances sensory perception, thoughts, and emotions.
The conversation took an unexpected turn when Andy Cohen, known for his candidness, asked Diplo about the most unusual place he had taken LSD. Without hesitation, Diplo responded, “Right now.”
Cohen was visibly shocked, while Cooper burst into laughter at the unexpected admission. Cohen, still processing the revelation, asked if Diplo was indeed “tripping right now,” to which the DJ nonchalantly confirmed, “Yeah.”
This wasn’t Diplo’s first public acknowledgment of using LSD. In 2023, he shared on Instagram that he ran the Los Angeles Marathon while under the influence of the drug. Later that year, he told Esquire that he uses LSD to experience more intense emotions and thoughts.
The surreal moment during the live broadcast became a viral sensation, adding a mix of humor and shock to CNN’s New Year’s Eve coverage.
