Last Updated on September 13, 2024
Who Is Dua Lipa?
Dua Lipa is an English singer, songwriter, and model.
Lipa worked as a model for a few years before signing a music recording deal with Warner Bros. Records in 2014.
She released her self-titled album in 2017 and has since followed up with one more studio album.
Quick Facts
| Full Name: | Dua Lipa |
| Popular Name: | Dua Lipa |
| Gender: | Female |
| Birth Date: | August 22, 1995 |
| Age: | 27 years |
| Parents: | Dukagjin Lipa and Anexa Rexha Lipa |
| Siblings: | Rina Lipa (sister) and Gjin Lipa (brother) |
| Birth Place: | London, England |
| Nationality: | English |
| Ethnicity: | Albanian |
| Education: | Fitzjohn’s Primary School, Sylvia Young Theatre School, and Parliament Hill School |
| Marital Status: | Unmarried |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Wife/Spouse: | N/A |
| Children: | None |
| Dating: | N/A |
| Net Worth: | USD 25 million |
| Source of Wealth: | Singing, Songwriting, Modeling, Endorsement Deals, and Other Ventures |
| Height: | 5′ 8″ (1.73 m) |
| Weight: | 58 kg; In pounds: 128 lbs. |
Early Life
Dua Lipa was born on August 22, 1995, in London, England, to Dukagjin Lipa and Anexa Rexha Lipa. Lipa started singing from the tender age of five. She has cited her father as one of her musical influences. Dukagjin Lipa was the lead singer and guitarist for a Kosovan rock band known as Oda.
Lipa attended Fitzjohn’s Primary School, where she continued to hone her musical talents. At the age of nine, she enrolled for weekend music lessons at the Sylvia Young Theater School.
Dua Lipa completed her A-Levels in Parliament High School and went back to Sylvia Young Theater School to pursue her music ambitions in earnest. She worked several odd jobs, such as hostessing at restaurants and nightclubs, so she could fund her music lessons.
Career Information
Dua Lipa kicked off her music career by uploading her songs to SoundCloud as well as posting cover songs of her favorite tracks on YouTube. She was only 14 years then.
At the age of 16, Lipa began modeling with Topshop. She signed with the ASOS Marketplace modeling agency, through which she landed a role as a “singer” in an ITV television commercial for The X Factor in 2013. However, Lipa left ASOS Marketplace after she was asked to lose weight.
In 2013, Dua Lipa signed a recording deal with Tap Management. Through the deal, she co-wrote the song “Hotter than Hell.” The song became a moderate hit and led Lipa to signing a record deal with Warner Bros. Records.
Lipa released her debut single titled “New Love,” in 2015. She subsequently released a number of songs before eventually releasing her eponymous debut album in 2017.
The album peaked at #3 on the UK Albums Chart and went on to receive platinum certification in numerous countries worldwide. It also earned Lipa two 2018 Brit Awards in the categories ‘British Female Solo Artist’ and ‘British Breakthrough Act.’
“New Rules” was the most popular and commercially successful single off Lipa’s eponymous debut album. The song topped UK charts and peaked at #6 in the US. Other smash hits from the album include “Be the One” and “IDGAF.”
In 2018, Dua Lipa released the single “One Kiss” with Calvin Harris. The song became UK’s longest-running number-one single ever by a female artist. It earned Lipa the 2019 Brit Award in the category ‘Song of the Year.’
Dua Lipa released her second album, Future Nostalgia, in 2020. The album was a critical and commercial success. It earned 6 Grammy nominations and won Lipa two 2021 Brit Awards in the categories ‘British Album of the Year’ and British Female Solo Artist.’
Future Nostalgia’s lead single was the song “Don’t Start Now,” which reached #2 in the UK and US charts. Other popular songs from the album, namely “Levitating,” “Break My Heart,” and “Physical,” also charted within the top ten positions in US and UK charts.
Dua Lipa’s Net Worth
Dua Lipa has a net worth of $25 million. The bulk of her wealth comes from album and record sales.
Lipa’s other music-related earnings come from touring. The “New Rules” hit maker has since gone on four headlining tours, including:
• Hotter Than Hell Tour (2016)
• US and Europe Tour (2017)
• The Self-Titled Tour (2017–2018)
• Future Nostalgia Tour (2022)
Besides her headlining tours, Lipa was also the opening act in Troye Sivan’s Suburbia Tour (2016), Bruno Mars’ 24K Magic World Tour (2017 – 2018), and Coldplay’s A Head Full of Dreams Tour (2017).
Dua Lipa also draws some paychecks outside of the music industry. Lipa has enjoyed moderate success as a model. She has appeared as the cover girl of several notable magazines, including Elle, British Vogue, V, and Clash.
Endorsement earnings also account for a substantial portion of Lipa’s net worth. She has inked endorsement deals with several companies, including the mineral water brand Évian and the American shoe companies Foot Locker and Adidas.
Lessons from Dua Lipa
1. It’s never too early to start chasing your dreams
Dua Lipa began singing at the tender age of five. She diligently worked on her musical talents to become the sensational singer she is today.
2. Never let negative criticism go to your head
While attending Fitzjohn’s Primary School, Lipa auditioned to join the school choir. However, the teacher dismissed her, saying she couldn’t sing. If Lipa allowed these demoralizing sentiments to go to her head, she probably wouldn’t have got any far with her musical ambitions.
3. Learn from those who came before you
Dua Lipa began her music career by posting cover songs of her favorite tracks on YouTube, hoping someone could spot her talents. She later stated that this decision was inspired by the fact that Justin Bieber was also discovered in the same way.
Famous Quotes by Dua Lipa
• Be kind to yourself a little more every day.
• For me, my aim is to just be as good as possible. If people do look up to me, I have to set the best example I can.
• If I wasn’t a singer, I would be a fairy princess.
• I’m learning to accept myself. I’m still in the process of learning to love who I am. And it’s been really refreshing and really nice to be able to do that and be okay. I think my fans have brought that out in me.
• Success, to me, is just doing things that I’m really proud of.
Conclusion
Dua Lipa is an English singer, songwriter, and model who has enjoyed a fairly successful music career since she burst onto the scene in 2014. The award-winning singer has earned a net worth of $25 million.
