Dua Lipa and WME deny claims she sacked agent over Kneecap Glastonbury controversy

Dua Lipa and WME denied reports she dropped agent David Levy over Kneecap’s Glastonbury booking and Palestine views.

Dua Lipa and her talent agency William Morris Endeavor (WME) have denied reports claiming she dismissed her agent David Levy after he allegedly signed a letter calling for Irish rap group Kneecap to be removed from the Glastonbury 2025 lineup.

The Daily Mail reported that the singer parted ways with Levy, suggesting the decision was linked to his political stance on Israel and Palestine. However, both Lipa and WME have disputed the story, calling it “categorically false.”

In a statement posted to Instagram, Lipa said: “I do not condone the actions of David Levy or other music executives toward an artist speaking their truth. I also cannot ignore how this has been handled in the press. Not only was the story completely false, but the language used has been deliberately inflammatory, crafted purely for clickbait.” She added: “It is always Free Palestine but exploiting a global tragedy in order to sell newspapers is something I find deeply troubling.”

A WME spokesperson echoed her comments, clarifying that Levy had not been involved in Lipa’s day-to-day management since moving out of London in 2019. “Reports suggesting that Dua Lipa or her management dismissed one of our agents because of his political views are categorically false,” the agency said.

The letter in question, leaked earlier this year, urged Glastonbury organizers to remove Kneecap due to the group’s outspoken pro-Palestinian stance. Despite the campaign, Kneecap performed at the festival as planned.

Lipa, who has been vocal on Palestine for several years, continues to use her platform to call for a ceasefire and humanitarian support in Gaza.