US EditionJohn Lydon Discusses Kneecap Controversy: ‘Maybe They Need a Bloody Good Kneecapping!’
- The Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap sparked controversy after their April 2025 Coachella set in the U.S., where they called for a free Palestine and displayed anti-Israel slogans.
- The backlash unfolded as footage from previous shows resurfaced, allegedly showing support for Hamas and calls to kill British MPs, prompting UK counter-terror police investigations.
- Several Kneecap shows were canceled in the UK and Germany while numerous artists, including Massive Attack and Pulp, publicly defended the band's freedom of expression.
- John Lydon, known for his time as the lead singer of the Sex Pistols, condemned Kneecap on Good Morning Britain, stating that the band members "need a bloody good kneecapping" and criticized their promotion of violence against MPs.
- Kneecap apologized, rejecting any incitement to violence while emphasizing their ongoing advocacy for Palestine amid continued festival cancellations and official investigations.
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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 …
Irish Rap Group Kneecap's Shows Canceled After 'F**k Israel' Sign at Coachella
The Irish hip-hop group Kneecap has had a number of shows canceled in Germany after displaying "F**k Israel" sign during its Coachella performance last month. The post Irish Rap Group Kneecap’s Shows Canceled After ‘F**k Israel’ Sign at Coachella appeared first on Breitbart.
Kajsa Haidl: So Kneecap became one of the most controversial groups in the music world
They rap about drugs and violence in Irish and carry robberies during their performances. Belfastgruppen Kneecap has drawn attention for its political output since its inception. Now the provocations have caught up with them and created an international storm, writes DN's Kajsa Haidl about the last few weeks.
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