Dua Lipa, the talented singer, recently shared her reflections on a tough moment she faced when the internet turned her dance moves into a meme. The whole thing started after her 2018 BRIT Awards performance of "New Rules" hit YouTube. Some viewer left a cheeky comment saying, “I love her lack of energy, go girl give us nothing!” and boom, a viral meme was born. Fans started using it to describe any low-energy performances they came across. But unfortunately, the meme stuck around longer than Dua had hoped, especially when clips of her doing an intense hip swivel surfaced online.
In a recent interview with The Guardian, Dua opened up about how hurtful the whole ordeal was for her. She mentioned feeling devastated when people questioned her talent and stage presence, especially after winning the Best New Artist Grammy. The criticism was tough to swallow, and she even had to take a break from Twitter because it was all too much.
Back then, Dua was in her early 20s, still figuring out who she was as an artist. It wasn't easy, but she knew she had to develop thick skin and resilience. It took her two years to move past the embarrassment, but she eventually did, and with a bang. She got back on stage in November 2019 with "Don't Start Now," proving her doubters wrong. It was a moment of triumph for her, shutting down the haters with her electrifying performance.
Dua also explained that at the time of the meme, she was juggling a hectic schedule, traveling the world for promotions and rehearsals, leaving little time to perfect her dance moves. She didn't let the criticism get her down, though. Instead, she used it as fuel to push herself even further.
So, despite the rough patch, Dua Lipa came out stronger, proving that she's not one to be underestimated. She's resilient, talented, and ready to take on whatever challenges come her way. And that's something worth celebrating.
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