Dua Lipa has reportedly cut ties with her agent after he signed a letter urging Glastonbury Festival organizers to drop the pro-Palestinian Irish rap group Kneecap from this year’s lineup.
The letter, signed by several music industry figures including David Levy of WME talent agency, was sent privately to festival founder Michael Eavis but later leaked. Kneecap ultimately performed their scheduled set despite the controversy.
On Sunday, a source claimed Lipa’s decision was based on her pro-Palestinian views, which she felt conflicted with Levy’s stance. “She sees him as a supporter of Israel’s war in Gaza and the treatment of Palestinians, which became clear when he signed that letter,” the source said.
Kneecap has faced ongoing scrutiny over allegations of supporting Hezbollah and Hamas — claims the band denies. In May, member Liam Og O hAnnaidh (Mo Chara) was charged in the UK for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a performance. The case is set to continue later this month.
The group was also recently banned from entering Canada, prompting them to accuse Canadian officials of spreading “false and malicious” claims and threatening legal action.
Calls from pro-Palestinian artists for the music industry to take a stronger stance have grown louder in the wake of the controversy.
