Kneecap, an Irish-language rap trio, gained attention at Coachella for their politically charged statements about Israel and Palestine. They faced immediate repercussions, including cancellation of shows and a dropped booking agent, as well as criticism for previous remarks. While they apologized for any hurt caused, they asserted that the backlash was part of a smear campaign against them. British counter-terrorism police investigated the group, leading to charges against one member for displaying a Hezbollah flag. Support from various artists emerged, emphasizing issues of free speech and artist persecution.
Mo Chara stated: 'The Palestinians have nowhere to go. It's their fucking home and they're bombing them from the skies. If you're not calling it a genocide, what the fuck are you calling it?'
Following the controversy, Kneecap apologized to the families of the murdered MPs while asserting they never intended to incite violence.
The recirculation of the videos has been labeled a smear campaign by Kneecap, which claims footage was deliberately taken out of context.
Artists like Massive Attack and Paul Weller signed a letter in support of Kneecap, advocating for free speech and condemning what they deemed intimidation.
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