London: British singer, song writer and actress Dua Lipa has ended her professional ties with longtime manager David Levy after he led efforts to block Belfast rap group Kneecap from performing at Glastonbury Festival.
The move has been hailed by pro-Palestinian supporters as a bold stance, reaffirming the 30-year-old singer’s outspoken commitment to Palestinian rights.
Levy, a senior Jewish music executive, was the first signatory on a letter urging Glastonbury’s organisers, Michael and Emily Eavis, to drop Kneecap from the lineup.
The letter, later leaked, accused the band of sympathizing with Hezbollah and fuelling anti-Israel sentiment.
Despite the pushback, Kneecap went ahead with their performance at the festival.
Sources close to Lipa told The Mail on Sunday that she made sure Levy was no longer handling her career.
While she remains signed with the talent agency William Morris Endeavour, she is now represented by another agent.
“Dua is openly pro-Palestine, and David’s stance was completely at odds with her values,” an insider said.
“She viewed his letter as a sign of support for Israel’s war in Gaza and the oppression of Palestinians.”
The decision comes as no surprise to fans.
Born in Kosovo, Dua Lipa has long used her platform, including her 88 million Instagram followers, to call out Israeli genocide in Gaza.
She has joined other artists in condemning Western governments’ complicity, while also expressing sympathy for Israeli civilians lost in the October 7 attacks.
Her latest move has strengthened her image as one of the few mainstream global stars willing to publicly align with the Palestinian cause, despite backlash from critics.
The fallout has extended beyond Lipa’s circle: legendary group Massive Attack also severed ties with Levy over his stance.
For supporters of Palestine, Dua Lipa’s action is being celebrated as more than just a career decision — it’s seen as a powerful act of solidarity.
