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Kneecap: Rap group are no strangers to controversy, but is this time different?
The Irish band have a reputation for provocation, but a new row has led to rising scrutiny and anger.
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Facing police investigation, Irish band Kneecap denies supporting Hamas, Hezbollah
The Irish rap group Kneecap denounced Hamas and Hezbollah after Micheál Martin, the Irish prime minister, called on them to ...
Have Kneecap's US Visas Been Revoked? What We Know
After their Coachella performance, former X Factor judge Sharon Osbourne called for their U.S. work visas to be revoked. The ...
Kneecap should give 'real apology', husband of murdered MP says
The husband of murdered MP Jo Cox has called on Kneecap to give a "real apology" after footage emerged of the band allegedly ...
Meet Kneecap, the Irish hip-hop trio who sparked controversy with their provocative political performance at Coachella
Sharon Osbourne has called for the rap group's US work visas to be revoked following their comments on the Israel-Palestine ...
Kneecap axed from huge festival line-up after backlash over ‘kill your MP’ comment
KNEECAP has been dropped from a festival line-up in Cornwall after one band member said on stage “kill your MP’ comment” in ...
Kneecap Denies Supporting Hamas or Hezbollah: ‘We Condemn All Attacks on Civilians, Always’
Irish rap trio Kneecap posted a lengthy statement online Monday after their messages critiquing Israel at Coachella ignited ...
Kneecap issue defiant statement as calls for their removal from UK festival bills escalate
Kneecap react to condemnation of recent and historical live shows: "The real crimes are not in our performances; the real ...
Rap group Kneecap's Eden Sessions show cancelled
In a statement Eden Sessions said "the Kneecap show at Eden Project scheduled for 4 July 2025 has been cancelled". It said ...