Dua Lipa shuts down ‘deeply troubling’ claims by British newspaper

Dua Lipa has taken a strong stance against the Daily Mail, a British tabloid, over a report she claims is "completely false" and exploitative clickbait.

The story, published on September 20, alleged that Lipa fired her agent, David Levy, due to his pro-Israel activism, specifically over his signature on a petition to ban the Irish rap group Kneecap from performing at Glastonbury Festival.

The petition, which was unsuccessful, claimed Kneecap's performance would fuel anti-Semitism due to their alleged support for Hezbollah.

However, the Levitating singer's team disputes this narrative, stating Levy had transitioned out of his role with Lipa earlier in 2025 and was no longer involved in her day-to-day business.

In an Instagram post, Lipa expressed her disappointment and frustration with the Daily Mail's reporting, saying: "I do not condone the actions of David Levy or other music executives toward an artist speaking their truth. I also cannot ignore how this has been handled in the press. Not only was the story completely false, but the language used by the Daily Mail has been deliberately inflammatory, crafted purely for clickbait, clearly designed to fuel online division."

She added, "It is always Free Palestine, but exploiting a global tragedy in order to sell newspapers is something I find deeply troubling."

Fans and followers rallied behind Lipa, praising her for speaking out against the Daily Mail's false reporting. Many criticized the tabloid for its sensationalised headlines and questioned its credibility.

The incident highlights the challenges of navigating complex issues like the Israel-Palestine conflict in the media.

WME, Lipa's management agency, also disputed the Daily Mail's claims, stating: "Reports suggesting that Dua Lipa or her management dismissed one of our agents because of his political views are categorically false."