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Thomas Pentz just doesn't have the same ring to it.
by Lauren YapalaterBuzzFeed Staff
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Have you ever been listening to a real good tune and you're like, "wait this a remix." And then you're like, "Oh it's a Kygo remix!" And then you're like, "Hmm, how old is Kygo and is that his real name?" Then guess what, you are me and I am you. So instead of making you do all the googling, I've done it for you and compiled a list of handy information about all the really famous DJs so that the next time you go to Electric Zoo, you know everything you need to know about whoever is on stage.
1. This is Diplo.
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His real name is Thomas Pentz.
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He's 43. This is him in 2005.
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And he's worth $50 Million.
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2. This is Calvin Harris.
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His real name is Adam Wiles.
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Instagram: @calvinharris
He's 38. This is him in 2007.
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And his net worth is $300 Million.
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3. This is Tiesto.
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His real name is Tijs Michiel Verwest.
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Instagram: @tiesto
He's 53. This was him in 2002.
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And his net worth is $170 Million.
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ZANDVOORT, NETHERLANDS - SEPTEMBER 5: Tiesto, also known as Tijs Michiel Verwest during the Race of F1 Grand Prix of The Netherlands at Circuit Zandvoort on September 5, 2021 in Zandvoort, Netherlands. (Photo by Marcel ter Bals/BSR Agency/Getty Images)
4. This is David Guetta.
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His real name is Pierre David Guetta.
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Instagram: @davidguetta
He's 54. This was him in 2010.
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And his net worth is $150 Million.
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5. This is Kygo.
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His real name is Kyrre Gørvell-Dahll.
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Instagram: @kygomusic
He's 31. This was him in 2015.
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And his net worth is $25 Million.
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6. This is Armin van Buuren.
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His full name is Armin Jozef Jacobus Daniël van Buuren.
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Instagram: @arminvanbuuren
He's 45. This was him in 2005.
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And his net worth is $55 Million.
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7. This is DJ Mustard.
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His real name is Dijon McFarlane. GET IT?
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Instagram: @mustard
He's 32. This was him in 2013.
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And has a net worth of $12 Million.
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8. This is Martin Garrix.
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His real name is Martijn Gerard Garritsen.
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Instagram: @martingarrix
He's 26. This was him in 2013.
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And his net worth is $30 Million.
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9. This is Steve Aoki.
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His real name is Steven Hiroyuki Aoki.
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Instagram: @steveaoki
He's 44. This was him in 2005.
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And his net worth is $120 Million.
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10. This is Zedd.
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His real name is Anton Zaslavski.
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Instagram: @zedd
He's 33. This was him in 2012.
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And his net worth is $55 Million.
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11. This is Alesso.
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His real name is Alessandro Renato Rodolfo Lindblad.
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Instagram: @alesso
He's 31. This was him in 2013.
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And his net worth is $40 Million.
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12. This is Flume.
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His real name is Harley Streten.
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Instagram: @flume
He's 30. This is him in 2014.
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His net worth is $10 Million.
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13. This is Afrojack.
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His real name is Nick Leonardus van de Wall.
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Instagram: @afrojack
He's 35. This is him in 2010.
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And his net worth is $60 Million.
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14. This is Skrillex.
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His real name is Sonny Moore.
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Instagram: @skrillex
He's 34. This is him in 2006.
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And his net worth $70 Million.
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15. This is Kaskade.
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His real name is Ryan Raddon.
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Instagram: @kaskade
He's 53. This is him in 2006.
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And his net worth is $50 Million
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16. This is Carl Cox.
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His real name is... Carl Cox!
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Instagram: @carlcoxofficial
He's 60. This is him in the '90s.
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His net worth is $16 Million.
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17. This is DJ Pauly D.
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His real name is Paul DelVecchio Jr.
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Instagram: @djpaulyd
He's 42. This was him in 2009.
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And his net worth is $20 Million.
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