STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND EARNINGS (LOSS) PER SHARE - Schedule of Change in Ownership of Consolidated Subsidiaries (Details) - USD ($) $ in Millions	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2024	Dec. 31, 2023	Dec. 31, 2022
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items]
Net income (loss) attributable to Diamondback Energy, Inc.	$ 3,338	$ 3,143	$ 4,386
Change in ownership of consolidated subsidiaries, net	(22)	(24)	12
Subsidiaries
Consolidation, Less than Wholly Owned Subsidiary, Parent Ownership Interest, Effects of Changes, Net [Line Items]
Net income (loss) attributable to Diamondback Energy, Inc.	3,338	3,143	4,386
Change in ownership of consolidated subsidiaries, net	(62)	77	(46)
Change from net income (loss) attributable to the Company's stockholders and transfers with non-controlling interest	$ 3,276	$ 3,220	$ 4,340