A closer look at the biggest achievements of Dua Lipa. Awards, milestones, and records that define success.
Dua Lipa is a highly successful English and Albanian singer, songwriter, and actress, recognized for her significant contributions to the music industry. She has garnered numerous awards, including seven Brit Awards and three Grammy Awards, solidifying her status as a prominent figure in contemporary pop culture.
November 2015: Nominated for BBC Sound of... 2016
In November 2015, Dua Lipa was revealed as one of the acts to appear on the BBC Sound of... 2016 long list.
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January 2017: Won EBBA Public Choice Award
In January 2017, Dua Lipa won the EBBA Public Choice Award and released the single "Scared to Be Lonely" with Martin Garrix.
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May 2017: Performed at SCTV Anniversary and Won Award
In May 2017, Dua Lipa performed at the anniversary of Indonesian television channel SCTV and won the award for Young and Promising International Artist at the SCTV Music Awards.
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January 2018: Brit Awards Nominations
In January 2018, Dua Lipa received nominations in five categories at the Brit Awards, including MasterCard British Album of the Year for Dua Lipa.
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May 2018: Included on British Vogue's list of influential women
In May 2018, Dua Lipa was included on British Vogue's inaugural list of the 25 most influential British women of 2018, making her the youngest on the list at age 22.
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August 2018: Sunny Hill Festival
In August 2018, Dua Lipa organised the Sunny Hill Festival to raise money for the Sunny Hill Foundation. The Mayor of Pristina awarded her the Pristina Key.
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2018: Brit Awards Wins
In 2018, Dua Lipa was honored with the Brit Awards for British Female Solo Artist and British Breakthrough Act.
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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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2020: Guinness World Record for livestreamed concert tickets
In 2020, Dua Lipa received a Guinness World Record for most tickets sold for a livestreamed concert by a solo female artist.
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2020: Release and Success of 'Future Nostalgia'
In 2020, Dua Lipa's second album, Future Nostalgia, became her first UK number-one album and achieved top-three status in the US. The lead single, "Don't Start Now", achieved the longest top-ten stay for a British female artist on the UK Singles Chart.
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March 2021: Time Magazine and New York Times "Music Issue" Covers
In March 2021, Dua Lipa appeared on the cover of Time, representing the 100 Next list, and The New York Times "Music Issue".
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April 2021: Grammy Awards Outfit and Puma Shoe Design
In April 2021, Dua Lipa designed her outfit at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards and released a shoe called "Mayze" in a Puma campaign.
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2021: Guinness World Record for monthly Spotify listeners
In 2021, Dua Lipa received a Guinness World Record for most monthly listeners on Spotify for a female artist.
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2021: 'Levitating' Tops Billboard Year-End Chart
In 2021, Dua Lipa's single "Levitating" from the album Future Nostalgia, topped the Billboard year-end Hot 100 chart. The song also received a Recording Industry Association of America (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.
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November 2022: Albanian Citizenship Granted
In November 2022, Dua Lipa was granted Albanian citizenship by president Bajram Begaj.
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June 2023: Copyright Infringement Suit Dropped
In June 2023, the copyright infringement suit filed by Artikal Sound System against Dua Lipa regarding "Levitating" was dropped with prejudice.
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November 2023: Full Ownership of Music Rights
In November 2023, Dua Lipa acquired full ownership of all her songs, music, and publishing rights.
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February 2024: 40 Billion Streams
By February 2024, Dua Lipa's master recordings had reached 40 billion streams.
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2024: Inclusion in Time's 100 Most Influential People
In 2024, Time magazine included Dua Lipa in its list of the 100 most influential people in the world.
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