Dua Lipa is a Grammy-winning Albanian-English female singer, model, and songwriter. She was born in London, England. She rose to prominence with her distinct voice and disco-pop songs. Lipa was a model before making a singing debut. Her song “New Rules” received 3 billion views now and remains at the top of the UK singles chart. Her achievements include winning the Brit Award six times and the Grammy Award three times. She takes music inspiration from her father who was a part of the music band in his younger days.
BIOGRAPHY
The English singer and songwriter Dua Lipa was born on 25 August 1995, to the Kosovar Albanian parents, who were refugees in London in the 1990s. Dula’s family is Muslim. Lipa was so passionate about pursuing a music career that at 14 she moved to London alone. When she auditioned at school, her teacher told her that she could never be a singer. Later she started to learn singing and initially used Youtube and SoundCloud to promote herself before signing with a label. Dua has collaborated with numerous other artists, including Elton John, Megan Thee Stallion, Miley Cyrus, Chris Martin, and Bad Bunny. She also works as a model and owns a clothing line as well.
SOCIAL MEDIA ACCOUNTS
Dua is popular across social media platforms, especially YouTube and Instagram as she began her career on these platforms. Her fandom expanded with the help of YouTube just like Anne-Marie, Cardi B, and Ed Sheeran. Lipa’s songs on YouTube gained huge popularity and recognition worldwide. Her fandom includes young people who relate to the struggles of youth and go through the heartbreaks, that she represents through her songs.
88.7M Followers | |
10.3M Followers | |
YouTube | 23.2M Subscribers |
TikTok | 10.2M Followers |
17.8M Followers | |
Website | dualipa.com |
WIKI
Dua is an Albanian-English woman with Kosovo-Albanian roots. She has dark black hair, thick eyebrows, and fair skin. Her lips and eyes are prominent features of her face. She wears attention-grabbing clothes and has an aesthetic sense. Her height is 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm). Lipa loves fashion and wearing gold jewelry. Additionally, she has multiple tattoos on her arms and shoulders. Her overall appearance is characterized by her iconic fashion.
Real Name | Dua Lipa |
Stage Name | Dua Lipa |
Nickname | Dula Peep |
Birthday | August 22, 1995 |
Age | 28 years old |
Birthplace | West Hampstead, London, United Kingdom |
Present Residence | London |
Gender | Female |
Zodiac Sign | Leo |
Nationality | British, Albania |
Mother Tongue | English, Albanian |
Ethnicity | Kosovo, Albanian |
Religion | Muslim |
School | Fitzjohn’s Primary School Mileniumi I Tretë School Sylvia Young Theatre School Parliament Hill School |
College/University | N/A |
Qualification | Music Albanian Language and Culture Graduation |
Occupation | Singer Songwriter Model |
Net Worth | USD 35 million |
Relationship Status | In a relationship |
Children | None |
Height | 5′ 8” |
Weight | 58kg |
Body Measurements | Bust: 35 Belly: 26 Hips: 35 |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black (Original color) Blonde (For Stage) |
Pets | Dog (Dexter) Horse Goats |
Hobbies | Cooking and Baking Spending time in Bathtubs Interior Designing |
ZODIAC SIGN
Her sun sign is Leo and the moon sign is Cancer. Leo is the fire sign with the characteristics of passion, intensity, imagination, and enthusiasm. They are highly independent, competitive, bold, and creative people who barely rely on anyone as they are born leaders. Celebrities like Meghan Markle, Jennifer Lopez, and Kylie Jenner have the same star sign as her.
PARENTS AND SIBLINGS
Dua is the eldest child of Kosovo Albanian parents. Her mother is Anesa and her father is Dukagjin Lipa from Pristina, Kosovo. She belongs to a Muslim family. Lipa’s maternal grandmother was Bosnian. Lipa’s grandfathers were historians. She has a younger sister and a brother. Her parents migrated to London during wartime and relocated to Pristina after Kosovo declared independence in 2008. She learned the Albanian language and culture there.
Father Name | Dukagjin Lipa |
Mother Name | Anesa Lipa |
Sister Name | Rina Lipa |
Brother Name | Gjin Lipa |
EARLY LIFE AND EDUCATION
Dula Peep got her early education from Fitzjohn’s Primary School, where she learned music at 9. Dua studied music at Sylvia Young Theatre School on weekends. She relocated to Pristina after the declaration of independence by Kosovo in 2008. Dua worked hard to pursue a music career while studying at Mileniumi i Tretë School and learning about the Albanian culture and language. When Lipa was fifteen, she traveled back to London alone and stayed with a family friend. Lipa completed her A-Levels at Parliament Hill School. She rose to fame through her music videos on YouTube and SoundCloud.
RELATIONSHIPS AND DATING RUMORS
Dua had many affairs and boyfriends in the past. During an interview with Vogue British, she said
“My songs are the reflection of what I go through in the past. Writing the songs helps me fight my inner demons and helps me show my authentic self without the fear of hiding my emotions. When I am happy I am happy when I am sad I am sad.”
Her first public relationship was in 2015 with Issac Carew, a British model and Chef. They split in 2017. In January 2018, she dated the musician Paul Klein and the couple split within five months and declared a breakup on Instagram. Lipa’s longest relationship was with Anwar Hadid, the brother of top models Gigi Hadid and Bella Hadid. They spend much of their time together during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, they split in 2021. Dula was rumored to date Trevor Noah, Romain Gavras a French filmmaker, and rapper Jack Harlow which isn’t claimed by any of them and it cooled off by 2023. Dua was spotted with Callum Turner in January 2024, and both were photographed together at various random places.
CAREER
She signed a contract with an agent in 2013 and worked in the bar as a waitress before signing a record deal with Warner Bros in 2014. Dua Lipa rose to fame with her debut album and the songs break records on Billboard and music charts around the globe. She won six Brit awards for her extraordinary songs and three Grammy awards for her albums. According to Billboard
“Her album ‘Future Nostalgia,’ peaked at No. 3 on the Billboard 200. The set’s singles “Don’t Start Now” and “Levitating” went on to become major hits, with both reaching No. 2 on the Hot 100. She’s won multiple Grammys, including Best New Artist in 2019 and Best Pop Vocal Album for ‘Future Nostalgia’ in 2021.”
Album: Dua Lipa
She released her first album in June 2017. The album’s single “New Rules“, became her first number-one in England and the first by a female solo artist to reach the top of the UK single charts. The music video has gained three billion views on YouTube. In December 2017, Spotify named her the most streamed woman in the UK. She also collaborated with other artists like Italian singer Andrea Bocelli, Mark Ronson, Martin Garrix, and the popular South Korean girl group Blackpink in “Kiss & Makeup.”
Album: Future Nostalgia
Dua Lipa released this album in 2019 with several hit songs such as “Don’t Start Now”, “Physical” and “Levitating”. Also, this album contains a lot of collaborations with hitmakers.
Barbie and Third Album
In 2023, Lipa made her acting debut in the film Barbie and released “Dance the Night”. She released her new single “Houdini” from her upcoming single album in November 2023 and her second single “Training Season” in February 2024.
DISCOGRAPHY
Studio Album
Her internationally acclaimed studio albums are as follows:
Dua Lipa | 2017 |
Future Nostalgia | 2020 |
Third Album (Name not announced) | 2023 |
Commercials
She also has worked in several fashion campaigns for fashion and luxury brands and appeared in commercials as well. Below is the list of all these:
MAC Cosmetics (Lipa’s Cremesheen Lipglass) | 2017 |
Revlon Patrizia Pepe Pepsi (UEFA Champions League Final) Dua Lipa X Jaguar Adidas (23-piece collection) | 2018 |
Yves Saint Laurent Pepe Jeans | 2019 |
Evian Truly Hard Seltzer Versace Puma | 2021 |
Truly Hard Seltzer Puma Versace | 2022 |
NET WORTH
The “Levitating” famed singer-songwriter and successful British female solo artist has a net worth of USD 35 million approximately. Right now, she is one of the richest and most successful female artists with worldwide recognition and a dedicated fanbase.
SOURCE OF INCOME
Dua’s stardom began with her debut album and she has been making records in the music as well as fashion industry. Her albums, commercials, and collaborations with numerous fashion brands give a spike to her financial portfolio. She also earned through her clothing brand, album tours, and brand endorsements.
FAVORITES
Dula Peep takes inspiration from various events that happen in her life and it is reflected in her songs as well. Let’s see what are her favorite things:
Favorite Color | Green |
Favorite Actor | Shahrukh Khan |
Favorite Actress | Margot Robbie |
Favorite Singer | Adele Olivia Rodrigo |
Favorite Movie | Little Miss Sunshine The Talented Mr. Ripley Moonstruck How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days |
Favorite Musician | David Bowie, Bob Dylan The Police, Destiny’s Child Sting, Fugees P! nk, Deborah Harry Jay-Z |
Favorite Destination | Los Angeles New York Paris Tokyo |
Favorite Food | Healthy Foods Salad Vegetables |
Favorite Song | Don’t Start Now |
Favorite Sports | Soccer |
Favorite Team | Liverpool |
Favorite Instrument | Cello |
AWARDS
The British-Albanian singer has been awarded the Brit Award and Grammy Awards and has also won 135 other titles. The popular award list won by her is as follows:
American Music Awards | 2020 |
BBC Radio 1’s Teen Awards | 2017 & 2018 |
Billboard Music Awards | 2022 |
Billboard Women in Music | 2020 |
Brit Awards | 2017-2023 |
Global Awards | 2019-2021 |
Grammy Awards | 2019 & 2021 |
iHeartRadio Music Awards | 2022 |
MTV Europe Music Awards MTV Video Music Awards | 20182020 |
UK Music Video Awards | 2020 & 2021 |
Official Charts Company | 2017-2021 |
MTV Video Play Awards | 2017-2021 |
INTERESTING FACTS
- In 2017, Vogue British described her as a “culture definer”.
- Dua identifies herself as a feminist and speaks for the rights of the LGBTQ community.
- She also speaks up for the rights of Palestinians for which Israeli radio banned her songs on their platform.
- Lipa is an honorary ambassador of Kosovo.
- Her name Dua in Albanian means “Love”.