Dua Lipa's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A closer look at the biggest achievements of Dua Lipa. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.

Dua Lipa is a highly successful English singer and songwriter. She has achieved significant recognition in the music industry, evidenced by her impressive collection of awards, including seven Brit Awards and three Grammy Awards. These accolades highlight her impact and influence on contemporary pop music.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

November 2015: BBC Sound of... 2016 long list

In November 2015, Dua Lipa was revealed as one of the acts to appear on the BBC Sound of... 2016 long list.

2016: Nomination to BBC Sound of 2016

In 2016, Dua Lipa was nominated to BBC Sound of 2016.

January 2017: EBBA Public Choice Award and "Scared to Be Lonely" release

In January 2017, Dua Lipa won the EBBA Public Choice Award and released the single "Scared to Be Lonely", a collaboration with Martin Garrix.

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January 2018: Brit Awards nominations

In January 2018, Dua Lipa received nominations in five categories at the Brit Awards, including British Album of the Year for Dua Lipa, British Single of the Year and British Video of the Year for "New Rules", British Female Solo Artist, and British Breakthrough Act.

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May 2018: Included in British Vogue's Most Influential Women list

In May 2018, Dua Lipa, at the age of 22, was included on British Vogue's inaugural list of the 25 most influential British women of 2018. Her 2017 song "New Rules" was described as an "anthem of female empowerment".

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August 2018: Organized Sunny Hill Festival

In August 2018, Dua Lipa organised the Sunny Hill Festival to raise money for the Sunny Hill Foundation. She was also awarded the Pristina Key by the Mayor of Pristina, Shpend Ahmeti.

2018: Brit Awards wins

In 2018, Dua Lipa was honored with the Brit Awards for British Female Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act.

2019: Grammy Awards wins

In 2019, Dua Lipa won the Grammy Award for Best New Artist and Best Dance Recording for "Electricity" featuring Silk City.

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April 2020: Future Nostalgia at number one on the UK Albums Chart

In April 2020, Future Nostalgia peaked at number one on the Official UK Albums Chart.

2020: Guinness World Record for livestreamed concert tickets sold

In 2020, Dua Lipa received a Guinness World Record for the most tickets sold for a livestreamed concert by a solo female artist.

2021: Guinness World Record for Spotify monthly listeners

In 2021, Dua Lipa received a Guinness World Record for most monthly listeners on Spotify for a female artist.

2021: Success of "Levitating"

In 2021, Dua Lipa's single "Levitating" topped the Billboard year-end Hot 100 chart and received a RIAA Diamond certification in the US.

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August 2022: Named Honorary Ambassador of Kosovo

In August 2022, Dua Lipa was named an Honorary Ambassador of Kosovo by the President of Kosovo, Vjosa Osmani. Lipa expressed her support for the right of Kosovans "to visa liberalization, freedom to travel and to dream big".

2024: Included in the Sunday Times Rich List

In 2024, Dua Lipa was included in the Sunday Times Rich List with an estimated net worth of £90 million.

2024: Billboard Music Award for 'Houdini'

In 2024, Dua Lipa won the Top Dance/Electronic Song award at the Billboard Music Awards for her track Houdini, which topped the Hot Dance/Electronic Songs chart for 17 weeks.

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