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Kneecap's Manager Faces Backlash for Apparent Support of Terror Groups and Anti-Israel Rhetoric

Kneecap's manager, Daniel Lambert, praised terror leaders and compared Israel to Nazis in unearthed social media posts, leading to calls for the band's removal from the Glastonbury Festival lineup following previous controversies involving calls for violence against political figures and apparent su...

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Kneecap Apologizes Amidst Controversy Over Anti-Tory Remarks

Belfast-based rap group Kneecap apologized to the families of murdered MPs Jo Cox and Sir David Amess after a video surfaced showing a band member appearing to say "The only good Tory is a dead Tory", prompting police investigation and widespread political condemnation.

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Kneecap Under Counter-Terror Investigation Following "Kill Your MP" Video

The Northern Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap faces investigation by counter-terror police after a video surfaced showing a band member encouraging concertgoers to "kill your MP", following previous scrutiny for apparent support of Hamas and Hezbollah. The band is pursuing legal action against what they d...

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Kneecap Faces US Visa Revocation Calls After Pro-Palestine Coachella Performance

Following a Coachella performance where they denounced Israeli actions in Gaza and led pro-Palestinian chants, Irish rap group Kneecap faces calls for US work visa revocation from Sharon Osbourne and Fox News, despite their October US tour being almost sold out.

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Kneecap Under Investigation for Alleged Incitement to Violence

The British anti-terror police are investigating the Northern Irish rap trio Kneecap for alleged calls to murder MPs and glorification of Hamas and Hezbollah at their November 2023 London concerts; several concerts were canceled, and political figures and musicians are divided.

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Plaid Cymru Criticized for Attending Rally Featuring Band Under Terrorism Investigation

Plaid Cymru faced criticism for attending a Welsh independence rally in Barry which included a video message from a member of Irish Republican rap group Kneecap, who is being investigated by counter-terrorism police for allegedly calling for the death of British MPs and expressing support for Hamas ...

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Kneecap's Coachella Protest Leads to Booking Cancellations

Following their anti-Israel performance at Coachella, which included slogans like "Israel commits genocide in Gaza" and "Free Palestine," the Irish rap group Kneecap lost their booking agent, IAP, and had their upcoming appearances at Hurricane and Southside festivals canceled, sparking heated debat...

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Kneecap Wins Discrimination Case Against UK Government Over Arts Grant

A Belfast rap group, Kneecap, successfully sued the UK government for £14,250 after then-minister Kemi Badenoch unlawfully withdrew their arts grant due to their political messaging; the band will donate the money to Northern Irish youth charities.

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