The video’s narrative follows Dua Lipa as she journeys from Earth to a celestial dance party. It begins with her watching the stars from a Barracuda before being transported via a giant, into space. This setting provides a "Great Gatsby-meets-disco twist," where Lipa and guest rapper DaBaby join a cast of dancers and roller skaters on a shimmering, ring-shaped dance floor in the Milky Way. Collaborative Innovation via TikTok
: Lipa wears a custom Versace crystal mini dress, drawing comparisons to iconic looks by Paris Hilton and Kendall Jenner.
The official music video for "Levitating" featuring DaBaby is a pivotal moment in Dua Lipa ’s Future Nostalgia era, blending retro aesthetics with modern digital collaboration. Directed by , the visual serves as an intergalactic celebration of love and dance, reinforcing the song's themes of "pure pop escapism". A Galaxy-Bound Celebration Dua Lipa Levitating Featuring Dababy Official Music Video
: The imagery includes glitter, neon synths, and lush disco production that mirrors the 1970s and 80s influences of the track itself.
: TikTok users also assisted in designing the space-themed makeup and animating portions of the galactic floor. Retro Aesthetics and Style The video’s narrative follows Dua Lipa as she
: While the DaBaby remix is the primary live-action version, an alternate animated video produced by NOSTALOOK pays homage to 80s/90s anime like Sailor Moon . Cultural Impact and Success
The video leans heavily into a "Studio 54" aesthetic, characterized by glitz, glam, and vintage-inspired fashion. Collaborative Innovation via TikTok : Lipa wears a
"Levitating" became a global phenomenon, fueled largely by the remix and its viral presence on social media.