Bambino 24,164 Posted June 19, 2024 Share Posted June 19, 2024 It was in November last year when Grammy award-winning pop star Dua Lipa and other celebrities were named in a viral Israeli drill rap threatening them with violence for speaking up for Palestinians amid Israel’s assault on the Gaza Strip. Seven months later, Lipa says she is willing to face backlash over her opposition to the war for the “greater good”. “When I speak about things that are political, I double-, triple-check myself to be: ‘OK, this is about something that is way bigger than me, and it’s necessary – and that’s the only reason I’m posting it.’ That is my only solace in doing that,” she said in an interview with the Radio Times on Tuesday. “It’s always going to be met with a backlash and other people’s opinions, so it’s a big decision. I balance it out, because ultimately I feel it’s for the greater good, so I’m willing to [take that hit],” the 2024 Glastonbury Festival headliner said. Most recently, Lipa made headlines when she joined tens of millions of people in sharing a viral AI image calling for attention to the Rafah massacre, where the Israeli army attacked a tent camp housing displaced Palestinians in southern Gaza, killing at least 45 people and injuring dozens of others, mostly women and children. “Burning children alive can never be justified. The whole world is mobilising to stop the Israeli genocide. Please show your solidarity with Gaza,” she said in her Instagram story last month as she reposted the image. As a result of her comments, some pro-Israeli social media users said they were boycotting the singer. “I cancelled my love for Dua Lipa! Haha I loved her but I can't take the idea of her standing with TERRORIST HAMAS AND PALESTINE! Bye Dua!”, one user on X, formally Twitter, said. 6 2 10 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dopega 3,727 Posted June 19, 2024 Share Posted June 19, 2024 She's on the right side of history. Good for her 8 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLadyInRed 1,595 Posted June 19, 2024 Share Posted June 19, 2024 23 minutes ago, Bambino said: “I can't take the idea of her standing with TERRORIST HAMAS AND PALESTINE! Bye Dua!” People nowadays as if burning children alive is not a terrorist act in itself. 9 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambino 24,164 Posted June 19, 2024 Author Share Posted June 19, 2024 7 minutes ago, dopega said: She's on the right side of history. Good for her Indeed Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bambino 24,164 Posted June 19, 2024 Author Share Posted June 19, 2024 Just now, DontCallMeAlice said: People nowadays as if burning children alive is not a terrorist act in itself. Wtf where did that message you quoted came from? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatfoxyfeeling 12,960 Posted June 19, 2024 Share Posted June 19, 2024 (edited) Good for her speaking up Out of context but she's headlining Glastonbury????? I can't believe so many artists who debuted after Gaga have headlined before her, I love Dua's music but a headline spot? Edited June 19, 2024 by thatfoxyfeeling 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastpopicon 25,410 Posted June 19, 2024 Share Posted June 19, 2024 1 minute ago, thatfoxyfeeling said: Out of context but she's headlining Glastonbury????? I can't believe so many artists who debuted after Gaga have headlined before her, I love Dua's music but I can't believe she has a headline spot at the biggest festival in the world. Does Gaga even care for that at this point in her career? i honestly feel like she's above it, maybe delulu. The melody that you choose can rescue you Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
weed 73,088 Posted June 19, 2024 Share Posted June 19, 2024 47 minutes ago, Bambino said: Wtf where did that message you quoted came from? The bottom of your post a quote from a Twitter user 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
thatfoxyfeeling 12,960 Posted June 19, 2024 Share Posted June 19, 2024 9 minutes ago, lastpopicon said: Does Gaga even care for that at this point in her career? i honestly feel like she's above it, maybe delulu. Nah girl headlining Glastonbury would definitely be on her bucket list. She hasn't performed at Glasto since 2009, it's definitely overdue. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lastpopicon 25,410 Posted June 19, 2024 Share Posted June 19, 2024 I'm well aware (avatar checks out) Probably in the future if she feels like it. The melody that you choose can rescue you Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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