Born in Italy · Nationality Italian — Music / rock and pop

Damiano David

Also known as: Måneskin Damiano David, Damiano dei Måneskin

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Italian singer born in 1999, lead vocalist of Måneskin and a solo artist.

Damiano David gained worldwide recognition when Måneskin won Eurovision 2021. Allegations of drug use during the contest were officially dismissed after a negative test. His public relationship breakup, political statements and a censored US awards performance also prompted discussion.

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Profile No. 5942 · Updated on 6 November 2026

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I. Documented controversies

May 2021

2021: Eurovision cocaine rumour dismissed by the EBU

No legal proceedings

Footage of David leaning over a table during Eurovision prompted cocaine-use rumours. He denied the accusation and voluntarily took a drug test, which was negative. After reviewing footage, the European Broadcasting Union found no drug use in the green room and closed the matter.

State of the evidence: Negative test and official organiser review.
Legal status — source text: No criminal investigation identified; EBU review found no drug use.
Attribution: Drug-use allegation explicitly refuted.

Sources · 1

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Eurovoix / EBUMåneskin Did Not Use Drugs in the Green Room at Eurovision 202124 May 2021Official documentHigh reliability

Last verified: 7 November 2026

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Controversia profile, updated 6 November 2026. Latest version: https://controversia.info/en/fiche/damiano-david