Diplo Mourns the Death of His Mom Barbara Jean – ‘She Was My First Love’
Diplo is mourning the loss of his mother Barbara Jean Pentz.
On Thursday (August 24), the 44-year-old musician took to social media to pen a tribute to his mother, in which he announced her death. The tribute was accompanied by photos of him with his mom that spanned their relationship.
The loss comes just a month after the death of Diplo‘s sister, Amy.
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“She was my first love, first woman in my life. Even as a grown man its a cosmic gut punch to lose your mother,” Diplo wrote on Instagram. “When your grow up and u leave home . in a way it’s sad to think but u know mother is always there .. even as a man – you would never call on your mom for things but you know somewhere deep inside that she would protect you ..she give you your first feeling of security because she gave u a life . She carried you and protected you and gave up so much for you to be something.”
He continued, reflecting on how his mom supported him always. “It’s sad to leave and find your way but my mom really loved my art. she didn’t even understand it all but she loved everything . She gave me all the confidence in the world & she supported me with all her energy. even when i broke and had nothing . she was on my myspace promoting me as Djmom1 ! 😌 Every time I come home she was there on her oxygen mask and chair wearing my 2XL merch.”
Diplo stressed how he could always rely on his mom for support. “Some times it was so silly but she loved everything about me. she told me how handsome I was when ever she saw me. She was my number one everything and I could never do anything wrong in her eyes,” he recalled. “I really did light up her life. . She loved my babies too she was so proud of the little men they are becoming . she got to spend time with them last month with me because of Amy. I’m so happy that happened .”
“My sister died in July and I think she brought our family together more than we have ever been. My mom was suffering a lot in her soul but also her body was fighting a fight she wasnt going to win. Momma knew me and my dad & my sister Kelly are ok. she knows we are good we gave her that peace,” he continued.
“My dad held her hand at the last breath 🤠they been married since high school. We are safe but she needed to be with my sister Amy somewhere better. I miss you Barbara Jean, you were the brightest light in my life, I just had a ten minute cry in the bathroom at CDG airport sorry to the Janitor.”
The musician shared another message on X (formerly Twitter).
“my momma just passed away. i would trade a kidney to take away the cosmic gut punch I feel right now,” he wrote. “I cried in the airport bathroom I made small puddle and then almost slipped . Now i’m gonna walk into the ocean and look for a shark to fight, might be the only cure for grief . She was my first and purest love . I hope someone will make me feel safe like you always did.”
Our thoughts go out to Diplo, his family and everyone else who knew and loved Barbara Jean. RIP.