Dua Lipa has shared her insights on the topic of online bullying in an interview with Attitude Magazine. The singer eloquently shed light on the devastating effects of social media bullying, recalling, "I experienced a [expletive] tonne [of bullying] at the end of my first record." She further elaborated, "It was definitely something that gave me anxiety and made me upset, making me feel like I wasn't good enough and questioning whether I belonged on the stage."
Even after achieving success at the Grammys, Dua Lipa shared that she still faced criticism from some people who believed she didn't deserve it. She recounted how people would comment on videos of her dancing and say, "Ah well, she has no stage presence," despite the fact that they had never been to one of her shows or seen her perform live.
Dua also described how the "snippet" culture ignores context and allows momentary awkwardness to be magnified into a permanent label. She explained, "They would take one small snippet and run with it, turning it into a big deal." This, she said, had a detrimental impact on her mental health for a short period of time.
The singer revealed that when she went on stage and saw someone filming her, she would think, "Oh, they're filming me because they want to keep it," fearing that they would use it to laugh at her or something similar.
In conclusion, Dua Lipa's candid sharing of her experiences with online bullying serves as a powerful reminder of the devastating impact it can have on individuals, particularly in the public eye.
