Exhibit

We have issued our reports dated February 19, 2016, with respect to the consolidated financial statements and internal control over financial reporting included in the Annual Report of Diamondback Energy, Inc. on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015. We consent to the incorporation by reference of said reports in the Registration Statements of Diamondback Energy, Inc. on Form S-3 (File No. 333-192099, effective November 5, 2013) and on Form S-8 (File No. 333-188552, effective May 13, 2013).