Dua Lipa ‘is being sued by reggae band claiming her 2020 hit Levitating rips off their 2017 song’
Dua Lipa is being sued over her hit song Levitating, according to a new report.
The singer, 26, enjoyed huge success with her 2020 hit but a band called Artikal Sound System are seeking to claim the profits from the track because they believe she has ripped off their 2017 reggae single Live Your Life.
According to documents obtained by TMZ, the band believe Dua and her team heard their song and came up with a carbon copy in Levitating.
Oh dear: Dua Lipa is being sued over her hit song Levitating by a reggae band called Artikal Sound System, according to a new report
Although they haven’t explained why they feel that is the case in the lawsuit, there are similarities in the sound of the two songs, particularly the choruses.
Artikal Sound System have also named Dua’s label Warner Records and others as defendants and are seeking any profits made on the song, plus damages.
A spokesperson for Dua has yet to comment.
Difficult: The singer, 26, enjoyed huge success with her 2020 hit but the band are seeking to claim the profits from the track because they believe she has ripped off their 2017 reggae single Live Your Life
Amid the drama over her hit song, Dua stepped out in New York on Wednesday after performing at the iconic Madison Square Garden as part of her Future Nostalgia tour.
She looked as edgy as ever in a bright pink top and high-waisted black jeans which was teamed with a patterned cardigan.
Dua completed her look with a pair of chunky trainers and toted a blue and green bag while still wearing her bold stage makeup.
All smiles: Amid the drama over her hit song, Dua stepped out in New York on Wednesday after performing at the iconic Madison Square Garden as part of her Future Nostalgia tour
The One Kiss hitmaker recently revealed that she has been working on her new album and already has a ‘vision’ and a name for the record.
She said: ‘I’ve done a big chunk of writing: It’s starting to take shape; I’ve got a lot of it recorded.
‘It has a vision. It has a name, I think – for now. It’s just been fun experimenting. I’m always going to make pop music, but it has its own unique sound, which is exciting and something that feels like a movement from ‘Future Nostalgia’.
Style: She looked as edgy as ever in a bright pink top and high-waisted black jeans which was teamed with a patterned cardigan
The look: Dua completed her look with a pair of chunky trainers and toted a blue and green bag while still wearing her bold stage makeup
‘It’s still in baby form, so we’ll see as it progresses. In all honesty, it’s probably not what my fans want to hear, but I’m in no rush.’
Dua released her last album, Future Nostalgia, in 2020 but the award-winning star never knew that Levitating would become such a big hit.
She confessed: ‘I can never preempt what song people are going to react to the best but ‘Levitating’ was the first song that helped dictate the rest of the album.’
Dua originally announced her Future Nostalgia Tour in December 2019, but it was postponed several times due to the pandemic.
The tour is set to conclude in November in Perth, Australia, and is being produced by Ceremony London, promoted by Live Nation and sponsored by Truly Hard Seltzer.
The tour will also feature Megan Thee Stallion, Griff, Tove Lo, and Angèle as supporting acts.
Performer: Dua originally announced her Future Nostalgia Tour in December 2019, but it was postponed several times due to the pandemic (pictured at Madison Square Gardens on Tuesday evening)