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Ben Platt Releases Orchestral 'Diet Pepsi' Live Cover After Viral Bravo TikTok Clip

Platt’s arrangement turns Addison Rae’s up-tempo hit into a sweeping orchestral ballad for streaming.

Ben Platt on July 17, 2025 in Los Angeles, CA.
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Overview

  • Ben Platt officially released “Diet Pepsi (Live from 2025 Las Culturistas Culture Awards)” on streaming platforms on August 10.
  • The cover debuted at the Las Culturistas Culture Awards, which Bravo televised for the first time in early August.
  • Platt announced the release on Instagram with the message “Ask and ye shall receive.”
  • Bravo’s TikTok clip of the live performance racked up over 465,000 likes and 3.3 million views, fueling fan demand.
  • Producers Gabe Lopez and Leland arranged the live recording with Lopez on piano, and Addison Rae praised the cover as “Heaven.”