Diplo once again walks miles to escape Burning Man
sfgate.com • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Burning Man in Nevada’s Black Rock Desert is notorious for harsh conditions, with rain turning the playa into mud that can disrupt the event, as seen in 2023 when the festival shut down.
- In 2023, Chris Rock and DJ Diplo famously trekked through the mud until rescued by strangers; Diplo returned this year to perform but left early due to recent rain and difficult conditions.
- Over the past 24 hours, 0.22 inches of rain fell on the playa, creating challenging terrain but not enough to cause a full shutdown, prompting Diplo to walk six miles to exit the festival.
- Diplo will miss key Burning Man traditions this year, including the ceremonial burnings on September 5 and 6, as the event concludes on September 7 with many attendees facing long exit lines.
