Dua Lipa has reportedly parted ways with David Levy, her longtime manager, after learning he signed a letter to Glastonbury asking to ban pro-Palestinian group Kneecap from the stage.
Levy, was reportedly the first signatory on the letter after the Belfast rappers were accused of supporting Hezbollah terrorists.
The singer, 30, has been openly supportive of Palestine, and industry sources explained that this meant she felt she didn’t align with Levy any longer.
The industry source told The Mail on Sunday: ‘Dua made sure through her people that David Levy wasn’t working on her music any more. She is very openly pro-Palestine, and that doesn’t align with David.
‘She views him as being a supporter of Israel’s war in Gaza, and the terrible treatment of the Palestinians and that was made very clear through the letter that he signed and sent to Michael Eavis.’
There were many calls to ban the Irish rap group from the festival, with Prime Minister Kier Starmer also speaking out against the group at the time.
Kneecap made pro-Palestine statements at Coachella in April this year, causing critics like Sharon Osbourne to slam Kneecap’s set as ‘promoting terrorist organisations or spreading hate’.
Around the same time, resurfaced footage of a 2024 Kneecap gig in London resulted in band member Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh being charged with a terror offence for allegedly displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah.
Though the musician was released on bail, Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer later said in response to a question about the group’s performance at the festival, which took place on the West Holts Stage on June 28, ‘I don’t think that’s appropriate.’
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The Albanian-British singer has used her platform several times to support Palestine.
The star has used her platform and social media channels to call for a ceasefire and express her grief for the ‘unprecedented suffering in Gaza.’ She also joined those condemning the Israeli bombing of a Rafah refugee camp.
In an interview before appearing at Glastonbury as a headliner in 2024, she spoke about being willing to receive backlash for her political beliefs.
‘When I speak about things that are political, I double-, triple-check myself to be, “OK, this is about something that is way bigger than me, and it’s necessary – and that’s the only reason I’m posting it.” That is my only solace in doing that.’
‘It’s always going to be met with a backlash and other people’s opinions, so it’s a big decision. I balance it out, because ultimately I feel it’s for the greater good, so I’m willing to [take that hit],’ she told Radio Times.
Metro has reached out to Dua Lipa for comment.
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