Diplo Enlists James Van Der Beek for 'A Day In The Life Of Diplo' Video

The hilarious clip officially announces his Mad Decent Block Parties.

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With his role on the sitcom Don’t Trust the B—- in Apartment 23 and his public love for the Crying Dawson meme, James Van Der Beek has proved that he’s definitely not afraid to poke fun at himself. His latest bit of fun is a starring role in a new video promo for Diplo‘s upcoming Mad Decent Block Parties. Playing Diplo himself, Van Der Beek takes viewers through a highly exaggerated day in the life of the international EDM heavyweight. Keep an eye out for harps, ninja attacks, elves, and a whole lot of booty shaking. Watch the hilarious video below.

Mad Decent Block Parties:

07/30 Ft. Lauderdale, FL @ Revolution Live
08/07 Brooklyn, NY @ MCU Park
08/13 Philadelphia, PA @ Festival Pier At Penn’s Landing
08/19 Toronto, ON @ Fort York Garrison Commons
08/20 Detroit, MI @ Russell Industrial Center
08/21 Chicago, IL @ FirstMerit Bank Pavilion At Northerly Island
08/26 Dallas, TX @ Club Zouk Outside Lot
09/03 Denver, CO @ Red Rocks Amphitheatre
09/04 Kansas City, MO @ KC Live! At The Power & Light District
09/09 Eugene, OR @ Cuthbert Amphitheater
09/10 Berkeley, CA @ Greek Theatre – UC Berkeley
09/16-17 Phoenix, AZ @ Rawhide
10/01 Los Angeles, CA @ LA Center Studio

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