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Born in United Kingdom · Nationalities Kosovar, Albanian, British — Music / celebrities

Dua Lipa

Documented profile covering 7 controversies, including “Map of so-called 'Greater Albania': Nationalism accusations and public clarification” and “Support for Palestinians: Full-page advertisement accuses her of antisemitism; Lipa rejects allegations”.

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Profile No. 1505 · Updated on 12 October 2026

7Documented controversies

14Sources

0Formal charge · all time

0Conviction

§ Legal statuses reflect the documented sources as of the date shown; they replace neither court decisions nor the presumption of innocence. Counts are not a rating. Methodology

I. Documented controversies

2023–2026

'Levitating' remixes: Bosko Kante sues over use of talkbox recordings; some claims survive

Civil / administrative proceedings

Musician Bosko Kante maintains that talkbox recordings he provided for a version of 'Levitating' were reused without permission in several remixes and performances. A motion to dismiss was granted only in part, leaving some claims pending.

State of the evidence: Allegations
Attribution: Accused

Sources · 2

[1]
Loeb & LoebKante v. Dua LipaHigh reliability
[2]
George Washington University Music Copyright Infringement ResourceKante v. Dua LipaVery high reliability

Last verified: 12 September 2026

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2026-05–2026-09

Dua Lipa v Samsung: 2026 lawsuit over allegedly unauthorised use of her likeness on televisions

Civil / administrative proceedings

Dua Lipa sued Samsung in California, alleging that the group had used her image without permission on television packaging and marketing materials. The complaint seeks damages involving likeness rights and commercial exploitation of her fame.

Sources · 2

[1]
Justia / U.S. District Court, Central District of CaliforniaDua Lipa v. Samsung Electronics America, Inc.Court recordVery high reliability
[2]
The GuardianDua Lipa sues Samsung for millions over alleged use of her imageMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 12 September 2026

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2022–2025-03-27

'Levitating': Second Brown and Linzer complaint dismissed in 2025 for lack of protectable substantial similarity

Civil / administrative proceedings

Songwriters L. Russell Brown and Sandy Linzer argued that 'Levitating' copied elements of their songs 'Wiggle and Giggle All Night' and 'Don Diablo'. In March 2025, a federal judge dismissed their action, finding that the alleged similarities involved generic or unprotectable musical elements.

Attribution: Accused

Sources · 2

[1]
ReutersDua Lipa beats lawsuit claiming she copied 'Levitating'News agencyVery high reliability
[2]
The GuardianDua Lipa wins second copyright case over single LevitatingMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 12 September 2026

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2022-03–2023-06

'Levitating': Artikal Sound System's complaint dismissed for insufficient allegation of access

Allegations

Artikal Sound System accused 'Levitating' of copying its song 'Live Your Life'. The federal court dismissed the complaint, finding in particular that the claimants had not sufficiently alleged that the writers of 'Levitating' had access to their track.

Attribution: Accused

Sources · 2

[1]
Loeb & LoebCope v. Warner Records Inc.High reliability
[2]
Digital Music NewsDua Lipa Scores Dismissal in 'Levitating' Copyright LawsuitMediaMedium reliability

Last verified: 12 September 2026

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2021-05

Support for Palestinians: Full-page advertisement accuses her of antisemitism; Lipa rejects allegations

No legal proceedings

Following Dua Lipa's posts in support of Palestinian rights, an organisation led by Rabbi Shmuley Boteach purchased a full-page advertisement in the New York Times accusing Lipa, Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid, among others, of antisemitism and contributing to the demonisation of Israel.

State of the evidence: Alleged
Attribution: Political responsibility

Sources · 2

[1]
Chicago Sun-Times / APDua Lipa slams full-page New York Times ad accusing her of antisemitismNews agencyHigh reliability
[2]
Jewish Telegraphic AgencyDua Lipa responds to full-page NY Times ad that blasts her Israel criticismMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 12 September 2026

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2021-07–2021-10

Paparazzi photograph on Instagram: Integral Images action dismissed with prejudice

Civil / administrative proceedings

Integral Images sued Dua Lipa for posting a paparazzi photograph on Instagram to which the agency claimed rights. The case was filed in a California federal court.

Attribution: Accused

Sources · 2

[1]
Justia / U.S. District Court, Central District of CaliforniaIntegral Images, Inc. v. Dua LipaCourt recordVery high reliability
[2]
RangefinderDua Lipa Gets Sued for Posting Paparazzi Shot on InstagramMediaMedium reliability

Last verified: 12 September 2026

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2020-07

Map of so-called 'Greater Albania': Nationalism accusations and public clarification

No legal proceedings

Dua Lipa posted a map on social media linking Albania, Kosovo and neighbouring territories with Albanian nationalist imagery. The post prompted allegations that she was promoting a 'Greater Albania' and irredentism in the Balkans.

State of the evidence: Documented
Attribution: Personally implicated

Sources · 2

[1]
New East Digital ArchiveDua Lipa, Kosovo and the controversy over a 'Greater Albania' mapMediaHigh reliability
[2]
BBC / MyJoyOnlineDua Lipa sparks controversy with 'Greater Albania' map tweetMediaHigh reliability

Last verified: 12 September 2026

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II. Constellation of documented links

No documented link with another published profile for now.

Two profiles are linked when a documented controversy of one names the other. The link points to that controversy and its sources; it does not indicate a personal relationship.

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