Dua Lipa Fires Her Agent in Solidarity with Palestine

British pop icon Dua Lipa has officially fired her agent following revelations that he signed a letter calling for the Irish rap group Kneecap, known for their pro-Palestinian stance, to be dropped from the Glastonbury Festival.

The move comes as the decision drew widespread criticism and sparked intense discussion across the music and activist communities. 

The letter in question, signed by several music industry figures including Lipa’s then-agent David Levy from the WME talent agency, requested that festival organizers remove Kneecap from the lineup. It was intended for Michael Eavis, Glastonbury’s founder. The letter leaked to the public, prompting major backlash. 

Sources close to Lipa say the artist’s decision was rooted in a moral stance: she felt that her agent’s signature on the letter “doesn’t align” with her pro-Palestinian views, especially concerning the war in Gaza and how Palestinians are being treated amid the conflict. This differentiation of values between artist and representative led to the termination of their professional relationship. 

Kneecap, who were being targeted by the letter, ultimately performed at Glastonbury as planned, despite the attempts to have them removed. The incident also ties into a broader trend in the music world: many artists and industry professionals are increasingly vocal and active regarding human rights issues tied to the Gaza war. One example is the “No Music for Genocide” initiative, signed by over 400 musicians and labels pledging to pull their work from Israel in protest. 

Dua Lipa’s decision underscores how public figures are weighing not just artistic considerations but also the political and ethical implications of their professional associations. In an era when reputation and values are deeply intertwined, taking a stand—even one that involves firing a long-time agent—is part of how some artists define their public and personal identity.

As this unfolds, discussions continue around free expression, solidarity, and the role of cultural institutions and artists during times of crisis. For Dua Lipa, the move signals that alignment with one’s principles may come at a professional cost—but also that such costs are increasingly seen as necessary among artists seeking to use their platforms responsibly.

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