David Levy was revealed to have signed a secret letter to the founder of the UK’s Glastonbury Festival The letter focused on allegations of political affiliations of the band

Global pop star Dua Lipa, of Albanian descent, announced the dismissal of her manager, David Levy, after it was revealed that he had secretly signed a letter to the founder of the UK’s Glastonbury Festival, requesting that the Irish rap group Kneecap be banned from performing at the festival. The band is known for its pro-Palestinian stance and opposition to Israeli aggression.

The British newspaper Daily Mail reported that the letter focused on alleged political affiliations of the band, which was cited as a reason to try to block their performance.

End of a Professional Relationship

Dua Lipa made the decision to part ways with Levy following the leak of the letter, considering the incident the end of their professional relationship. She has consistently expressed support for Palestinians and criticized the war in Gaza, which she previously described as “genocide.”

A source close to the singer confirmed that Dua Lipa personally ensured Levy’s removal from her management, emphasizing that she could not continue working with someone who used pressure tactics that conflicted with her humanitarian principles.

“An Ethical Path”

Her decision received widespread support from her fans, who praised it as a stance consistent with her humanitarian and national convictions. In media statements, Dua Lipa explained that using her global platform to advocate for human rights is not easy in the entertainment industry, but it is an ethical path she cannot compromise.

Despite pressures to remove Kneecap from the festival lineup, Glastonbury organizers rejected these demands, allowing the band to perform as scheduled. Legal complaints filed against the group by opponents were also dropped due to insufficient evidence.