Diplo Tells Andy Cohen & Anderson Cooper He Was on LSD During CNN’s New Year’s Eve Special

Diplo didn’t hold back about his altered state of mind on New Year’s Eve.

While appearing on CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live with Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper on Tuesday night (Dec. 31), the 46-year-old DJ and producer confessed to being on LSD during the live broadcast.

In a virtual interview before his performance at Avalon Hollywood in Los Angeles, Diplo was asked by Cohen, “What’s the most unconventional place you’ve done LSD?” The “Where Are U Now” hitmaker chuckled before replying, “Right now. I did some on the helicopter on the way here.” He added, “I’m not even lying.”

Cohen and Cooper’s reactions were priceless. “Right now?!” Cohen repeated in stunned amusement, while Cooper laughed uncontrollably. “Oh, my God. Hold on, hold on,” Cohen said, still processing.

Diplo casually confirmed, “Yeah,” when Cohen asked, “You’re tripping right now?” The Major Lazer star explained he was “microdosing,” but he “might have macrodosed earlier” in the day.

After the unexpected admission, Cohen expressed admiration for Diplo’s honesty. “I wish I was Diplo. I think he has a fun, cool lifestyle,” the Bravo executive producer said. “Can you imagine his lifestyle? ‘I’m Diplo. I do things.’”

The Anderson Cooper 360° host joked about his “boring life” compared to Diplo’s, adding, “We don’t recommend this at home.”

Cohen then asked Cooper if he followed Diplo on Instagram. “I’m absolutely going to start,” the CNN anchor replied. “He’s got helicopters, he’s doing things, he did like four shots while we were talking.”

Cooper added, “And he’s going to play. How does he work? I’ve had four shots and I just want to go to sleep.”