Kneecap, a Northern Irish hip-hop group, mix political themes in their music, rapping in Irish and drawing attention to their nationalism. Recently, they found themselves embroiled in controversy after leading a pro-Palestinian chant at Coachella, coinciding with revelations of past statements appearing to support Hamas and Hezbollah. This has led to a counter-terrorism police investigation to address potential threats. The band's actions have attracted criticism from politicians urging festival organizers to drop them, while fellow musicians defend their right to free expression against political interference.
Kneecap, a Northern Irish hip-hop group, face backlash after pro-Palestinian statements at Coachella, igniting debates about artistic freedom and political messaging in music.
The bandâs provocative stance, including supporting parties like Hamas and Hezbollah, has led to an investigation by counter-terrorism police amidst widespread political condemnation.
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