Dua Lipa Parts Ways with Manager over Controversy

Dua Lipa has decided to part ways with her longtime manager, David Levy, following a situation involving a letter he co-signed aimed at banning the pro-Hamas band, Kneecap, from performing at the Glastonbury Festival.

Sources indicate that Lipa’s Jewish agents were among the first to sign this letter after the Belfast trio faced accusations of supporting Hamas. The 30-year-old singer has consistently expressed pro-Palestinian sentiments, leading to a growing rift between her and Levy.

According to industry insiders, Lipa has taken steps to ensure Levy is no longer involved in her music, as her views on the situation drastically differ from his. She perceives him as a supporter of Israel’s actions in Gaza, which, she feels, contradicts her stance on the treatment of Palestinians.

In May, British counterterrorism police launched an investigation into Kneecap’s online activities, suggesting that their content was inciting violence against UK politicians, a claim the band has denied. At the same time, two videos were flagged for further review, indicating potential criminal implications.

One video showed a Kneecap rapper during a concert in November 2024, seemingly endorsing Hamas and Hezbollah. Both of these groups are classified as terrorist organizations in the UK, and any endorsement is considered illegal.

Recently, a member of Kneecap faced court charges related to terrorism linked to displaying a Hezbollah flag during a performance. Following this, the band canceled its planned tour in the US, which was set for October. Earlier this year, they had made headlines at Coachella with slogans such as “Fuck Israel, Free Palestine.”

Moreover, in a notable incident in July, Kneecap was barred from entering Hungary before a performance at the Sziget Festival, as authorities cited national security concerns. The Hungarian Immigration Bureau established a three-year ban on the band members, highlighting their perceived threats due to “anti-Semitic hate speech.”