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Calls to ban Irish rappers Kneecap from Glasgow's TRNSMT festival should be resisted
- In April 2025, the Belfast hip-hop trio Kneecap sparked controversy at Coachella by projecting anti-Israel slogans and chanting support for Gaza.
- This controversy followed resurfaced footage showing the band apparently calling for violence against MPs and support for militant groups, leading to backlash and police investigation.
- While many artists and fans defended Kneecap citing freedom of expression, political leaders like Keir Starmer, Kemi Badenoch, and John Swinney condemned the group's remarks and urged festival removals.
- John Lydon condemned Kneecap on Good Morning Britain, stating that calling for harm to others cannot be justified and described their remarks as completely unacceptable.
- The controversy resulted in multiple Kneecap gigs being canceled and calls for reviewing protest policing, reflecting ongoing tensions over political expression and public safety at events.
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201 debaters in call against the Way Out West festival - Terrorist suspected group expected to perform
An appeal in Expressen writes that the Way Out West festival is giving "hate a platform" if the Irish rap group Kneecap is allowed to perform there this summer, which is planned. Several organizers have already canceled the trio, who are being investigated for terrorist crimes by British police after they allegedly praised terrorist groups Hamas and Hezbollah.
John Lydon Discusses Kneecap Controversy: ‘Maybe They Need a Bloody Good Kneecapping!’
As the controversy surrounding Belfast hip-hop trio Kneecap continues to swirl, former Sex Pistols vocalist John Lydon has weighed in on the debate. Lydon, who fronted the pioneering U.K. punk band from 1975 until 1978 and on their numerous reunions until 2008 as Johnny Rotten, made his comments in the wake of the myriad controversies faced by Kneecap in recent weeks. However, while speaking to Good Morning Britain on Wednesday (May 8), the …
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