Dua Lipa’s journey from Kosovo-born singer to global pop superstar is filled with inspiring moments and surprising stories. Known for her powerhouse voice and catchy hits, she broke records with “New Rules” and continues to redefine pop music today. Explore lesser-known facts that reveal the vibrant path behind this modern icon.
Dua Lipa
Dua Lipa’s name means “love” in Albanian, a suggestion from her grandmother. It reflects her Kosovo Albanian roots.
She was once told she couldn’t sing when auditioning for her school choir. But she proved everyone wrong with global hits.
Before fully pursuing music, Dua worked as a waitress. She was also a model for Topshop and ASOS. She gave modeling up to focus on singing.
Dua Lipa signed her first record deal with Warner Bros. Records at just 18 years old after uploading covers on YouTube and SoundCloud.
Her breakthrough hit “New Rules” became the first song by a female solo artist to reach number one in the UK without any features.
Dua can play the cello and began learning it at primary school, adding to her musical versatility.
She initially moved back to Kosovo with her family for a few years during her youth before returning alone to London at 15.
Dua’s father, Dukagjin Lipa, is the lead singer of the Kosovan rock band Oda, influencing her early love of music.
She attended the prestigious Sylvia Young Theatre School in London, where she took singing lessons and developed her stage presence.
Dua Lipa holds multiple Guinness World Records. They include the most streamed album on Spotify by a female artist for her debut album.
She became the first female solo artist to be nominated for five Brit Awards in one year and won British Female Solo Artist plus Breakthrough Act.
Dua’s music video for “New Rules” has over 2.4 billion views on YouTube. Song became an anthem of empowerment worldwide.
She collaborated with Calvin Harris on “One Kiss,” the UK’s best-selling single of 2018.
Dua made her acting debut in the 2023 film Barbie, and also contributed to the movie’s soundtrack with the hit “Dance the Night.”
Her 2024 album Future Nostalgia continues to blend pop, disco, and dance influences. It is also cementing her status as a modern pop icon.
