Dua Lipa Denies Firing Agent Over Political Disagreements Regarding Kneecap’s Performance at Glastonbury

Pop star Dua Lipa has refuted claims made by the Mail Online that she dismissed one of her agents, David Levy, due to his political stance. The article alleged that Lipa parted ways with Levy after he signed a letter urging Glastonbury organizers to cancel the performance of the Irish band Kneecap because of their pro-Palestinian views. Both Lipa and her talent agency, WME, dismissed these claims as false, with WME clarifying that Levy had stopped working with Lipa in 2019. Lipa expressed her disapproval of Levy’s attempt to silence Kneecap and condemned the Mail’s inflammatory reporting, accusing them of using the story to incite division. Kneecap’s performance at Glastonbury went ahead despite political pressures, with the band advocating for a Free Palestine message. Lipa has been outspoken on the Gaza conflict, calling for a humanitarian ceasefire and denouncing Israeli airstrikes on Gaza. The article further discusses the political controversy surrounding Kneecap, their music, and the fallout from their participation at Glastonbury, highlighting the ongoing tension in the music industry regarding political expression and activism.