Diplo honors Beyoncé, Madonna, and more in an International Women's Day post, sparking fan reactions over Nicki Minaj and missing artists.
- May 4, 2026
AceShowbiz - On International Women's Day, celebrated on March 8, Diplo shared a heartfelt Instagram post honoring the women artists he has collaborated with throughout his career. The collage featured a diverse lineup of influential female musicians including Beyoncé, Charli XCX, Madonna, Ariana Grande, and Nicki Minaj. In his caption, Diplo expressed gratitude for these creative partnerships, appreciating their inspiration, collaboration, and even their honesty when critiquing his ideas.
The post sparked a variety of reactions from fans and fellow artists alike. Some users voiced their displeasure over Nicki Minaj's inclusion, with a few making political remarks calling her "MAGA Minaj." Meanwhile, fans of the K-pop sensation BLACKPINK were thrilled to see the group featured. Singer Julia Michaels also humorously called out Diplo for omitting her, commenting, "You always forget me," accompanied by a laughing emoji.
Julia Michaels was not the only notable absence noticed by fans. One question stood out among the comments, particularly from the devoted base of Lady Gaga: Where was Lady Gaga in the post? Responding to this inquiry, Diplo gave a straightforward explanation: "She never text back." This response sheds light on why, despite rumors, the two artists have yet to collaborate on any music projects.
The dance producer behind hits like "Where Are Ü Now" clarified that while he has worked with many leading female artists, a partnership with Lady Gaga remains unrealized. Billboard has reached out to Lady Gaga's representatives for comment regarding the situation.
Lady Gaga is no stranger to teaming up with DJs and electronic producers. For example, in 2013, Zedd produced "G.U.Y." for her album ARTPOP. More recently, in 2021, she collaborated with the lead producer of Chromatica, BloodPop, to release Dawn of Chromatica, a remix album featuring reimagined versions of every track from Chromatica by artists such as Arca and A. G. Cook. Additionally, she joined forces with French producer Gesaffelstein on the song "Killah," which appeared on her latest studio album, MAYHEM, released last year.
Despite the absence of a collaboration between Diplo and Lady Gaga so far, both continue to work with a range of other artists in the electronic and pop music scenes. Fans remain hopeful that a future partnership may still be possible, given their mutual prominence in the industry.
As the music world keeps evolving, the interaction between these two creative forces remains an intriguing topic for fans and industry watchers alike. Diplo's candid comment about the lack of response from Lady Gaga offers a rare glimpse into the dynamics behind potential collaborations that never come to fruition.