Protesters show support for Kneecap rapper as he appears in court
Supporters of the Irish language hip-hop group Kneecap have gathered outside a court in London where one of the rappers is appearing on a terror charge. Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, charged under the name Liam O’Hanna, is accused of displaying a flag in support of proscribed organisation Hezbollah at a London gig. The 27-year-old, who […]
Kneecap announce surprise show after member gets terror charge
Irish-language rap group Kneecap have announced a surprise London show, just hours after one of their members was charged with a terror offence. Liam O’Hanna, or Liam Og O Hannaidh, was charged with displaying a flag in support of Hezbollah, a proscribed terrorist organisation, at a concert in London last November, the Metropolitan Police said on […]
Kneecap member charged with terror offence for Hezbollah flag
A member of Irish rap group Kneecap has been charged with a terror offence, the Metropolitan Police said. Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who performs under the stage name Mo Chara, was charged under the name Liam O’Hanna over the displaying of a flag allegedly in support of Hezbollah at a gig at the O2 Forum […]
Kneecap to headline London festival as planned after cancellations
The Irish Rap trio Kneecap has seen a number of gigs cancelled after historic concert footage appeared to show a member of the group shouting “up Hamas, up Hezbollah”, and another video were a member allegedly said “The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.” In a statement, confirming their performance […]
Kneecap happy to meet with David Amess’ daughter
Manager of Irish rap group Kneecap has said the rap trio are “happy to meet” the daughter of murdered MP David Amess. The Belfast group apologized to the families of Mr Amess and Labour MP Jo Cox in April after footage emerged from a gig allegedly showing a member saying: “The only good Tory is […]
Kneecap have gigs cancelled due to pro-Palestinian sentiments
Kneecap’s recently Plymouth has been cancelled due to “safety concerns”, organisers have said. On Tuesday the Eden Sessions in Cornwall announced the band’s appearance scheduled for 4 July had been cancelled before a gig for the same date at Plymouth Pavilions was later announced by the band on the same day. Plymouth Pavilions have now […]
Kneecap get support from celeb musicians in the form of an open letter
Paul Weller, Primal Scream and Lowkey are amongst some of the many music stars who have signed a letter in support of Irish rap group Kneecap. Kneecap have underwent weeks of controversy with criticism regarding their opposition to Israel’s occupation of Palestine. During their performance at US festival Coachella they displayed the message “F*** Israel. […]
Keir Starmer rejects Kneecap’s “Half-Hearted” Apology Over ‘Kill MPs’ Remarks
Keir Starmer’s spokesman says that the Prime Minister “utterly rejects the views expressed by this group”. Downing Street has labelled the apology from rap trio Kneecap to the families of murdered MP’s Jo Cox and David Amess as “half-hearted”. Counter Terror Police have launched an investigation after a video of the band at a gig […]
Kneecap offer ‘heartfelt’ apology to murdered MPs’ families over dead Tory comment
Irish rap trio has apologized to the families of two murdered MPs after a video emerged of one member allegedly said “The only good Tory is a dead Tory“. In a statement posted on X, Belfast-based band Kneecap offered its “heartfelt apologies” to the family of Southend West MP Sir David Amess, who was stabbed […]
Kemi Badenoch Wants To Prosecute Kneecap For Expressing Free Speech
Conservative Party leader Kemi Badenoch has demanded the prosecution of rap trio Kneecap for allegedly calling for the death of Tory MPs. Video resurfaced of the group at a November 2023 gig where one member allegedly said: “The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.” The Metropolitan Police is looking into the […]
