Lebanese artist Maya Diab revealed new details about her personal life and artistic career,
confirming that she suffered professional harm at the hands of another artist, which she said went so far as to “cut off her livelihood.”
Her remarks came during an appearance with media personality Mohammed Qais on the podcast “My Story,”
which airs on the “Shasha” platform. During the interview, she spoke about the criticism she faces, her relationship with the past, and what she described as “hired pens” targeting her.
No Regrets About Past Experiences
Maya Diab emphasized that she does not wish to hide any experience she has gone through, even if some consider it embarrassing or controversial.
She said she cannot regret the stories she has lived through or the decisions she has made in earlier stages of her life,
noting that those experiences have become part of her personality and her journey.
She also stressed that she is not afraid of certain people using information or details from her life against her,
noting that anyone who thinks of doing so should first take a look at their own record.
A Discussion on “Hired Pens”
During the interview, Mohammed Qais touched on previous statements made by the Lebanese artist regarding paid campaigns and criticism targeting her.
She responded sarcastically, noting that some artists spend large sums of money to attack her in the media.
She confirmed that she knows the people behind these campaigns by name but prefers not to reveal their identities.
She added that she is well aware of what is going on behind the scenes and does not want to give these people a false sense of security or make them think she doesn’t know what they’re doing.
An Artist Who Caused Professional Harm
The episode featured a striking statement when Muhammad Qais asked her if she had suffered harm due to disputes within the art world.
Maya Diab replied clearly: “There is definitely someone who cut off my livelihood.”
When the host tried to find out whether the person in question was a female artist, she clarified that she was referring to a male artist.
However, she did not reveal his name or the details of the incident, which left the door open to speculation about the identity of the person in question and the nature of their dispute.
Names Remain Behind the Scenes
Despite the boldness of her statements, the artist chose not to name names or provide additional details,
while emphasizing that she is well aware of what goes on behind the scenes in the art world.
These statements reignite the debate about competition and professional disputes among artists, especially after she spoke about having suffered direct harm that affected her work and career.
