Diplo Wears ZANDRIA's Crossroads Black in Inked Magazine Cover Feature
By Lexi Whaley, Founder of ZANDRIA
When Inked Magazine featured legendary DJ and producer Diplo for their cover story "Mixing Pleasure with Business," they styled him in ZANDRIA's Crossroads Black—a sleek, modern cowboy hat that perfectly captured his blend of genre-defying creativity and effortless cool.
Shot by Leigh Keily and styled by Tiffany Briseno, the feature explored Diplo's career from underground mixtapes to global superstardom, his Jamaican retreat Pompey, and his new venture, the Diplo Run Club.
And through it all, he wore ZANDRIA.
Why Diplo x ZANDRIA Makes Perfect Sense
Diplo isn't someone who follows trends—he creates them.
From producing "Paper Planes" with M.I.A. to forming Major Lazer to collaborating with everyone from Usher to Dua Lipa, Diplo has spent his career defying genre boundaries and creating sounds no one else is making.
So when Inked Magazine styled him for this feature, they needed a hat that matched that energy: bold but not loud, modern but rooted, statement-making without trying too hard.
Enter: Crossroads Black.
About the Hat: Crossroads Black
Sleek. Sculptural. Undeniably cool.
Crossroads Black is hand-upholstered in deep black fabric with clean lines and a modern silhouette. This isn't your grandfather's cowboy hat—it's a contemporary take on Western style designed for people who don't follow rules, they make them.
The Details:
- Hand-upholstered in premium black fabric
- Hard canvas foundation for lasting structure
- Silk lining for all-day comfort
- One-of-one construction (no two are exactly alike)
As Seen On:
- Diplo in Inked Magazine's "Mixing Pleasure with Business" cover feature
Also worn by:
- Ellie Thumann in TMRW Magazine's "Stepping Into Her Own Power"
What Inked Magazine's Feature Covered
The Inked Magazine cover story dove deep into Diplo's multifaceted career and life:
His Career Evolution:
From selling bootleg mixtapes that made him $200,000 to producing Grammy-winning tracks like "Electricity" with Dua Lipa and Silk City, Diplo has built a career on taking risks and refusing to be boxed into one genre.
Pompey - His Jamaican Sanctuary:
A 50-acre Brutalist retreat in Jamaica's jungle that Diplo has been building for nine years. Complete with a heated infinity pool, industry-standard recording studio, organic farm, and wellness facilities, Pompey is where he creates, retreats, and finds peace.
The Diplo Run Club:
His newest venture blending fitness and music—5K races followed by two-hour raves. "You can go to bed at like 1:30 p.m. You get a margarita too," Diplo said.
His Creative Philosophy:
"I've never paid attention to genre borders, or physical borders, really. I just catch a vibe with whoever I'm working with—I love just following a song where it goes."
Through it all—photographed at his retreat, styled in contemporary Western looks—Diplo wore ZANDRIA's Crossroads Black, a hat that embodies that same genre-defying, boundary-breaking spirit.
Why This Feature Matters
Inked Magazine isn't just any publication—it's a cultural touchstone for music, art, fashion, and counterculture. Their cover features are reserved for artists who are shaping culture, not just following it.
For ZANDRIA to be styled on Diplo—one of the most influential producers and DJs of the past two decades—in an Inked Magazine cover story is validation that ZANDRIA belongs in the conversation with the artists who are defining what's next.
The Bigger Picture: ZANDRIA x Music Icons
Diplo joins a growing list of major music artists who have worn ZANDRIA:
- Diplo - Inked Magazine cover feature (Crossroads Black)
- Doechi - Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour, InStyle coverage (Angelica)
- Victoria Monét - Beyoncé's Cowboy Carter tour opening, Cosmopolitan (Denim Reboot)
- Tanner Adell - NOTION Magazine cover + Buckle Bunny Tour (Denim Pinstripe, Baby)
When major artists across genres—EDM, hip-hop, R&B, country—all choose the same hat brand, it's not coincidence.
It's proof that ZANDRIA has become the go-to for artists who want something that matches their creative fearlessness.
Shop Diplo's Look
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Featured:
- Crossroads Black - As worn by Diplo (Inked Magazine)
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Every hat is handmade by me in my studio. No production lines. No factories. Just one-woman craftsmanship and interior-grade fabrics built to last.
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As Featured In:
- Inked Magazine - Diplo Cover Feature: "Mixing Pleasure with Business"
More from the ZANDRIA Journal:
- ZANDRIA Takes Over Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Runway
- Doechi Wears ZANDRIA to Beyoncé Tour (InStyle)
- Ellie Thumann Wears 3 ZANDRIA Hats (TMRW Magazine)
- Victoria Monét Wears ZANDRIA to Beyoncé Tour (Cosmopolitan)
Featured in Inked Magazine's October 2025 cover story on Diplo - Photography by Leigh Keily
