Prominent Irish rap group Kneecap barred from entering Canada, MP says
- The Canadian government barred the Irish rap group Kneecap from entering Canada effective September 19, 2025, preventing their scheduled October shows in Toronto.
- This decision followed Hungary’s similar earlier summer ban citing national security risks related to the group's political activities and symbolism.
- Canadian MP Vince Gasparro stated that Kneecap amplified political violence and publicly supported terrorist organizations Hezbollah and Hamas, calling these dangerous endorsements of hate.
- On September 19, 2025, Gasparro stated on X that, based on official guidance, the government will not accept any promotion of political violence, terrorism, Anti-Semitism, or related forms of hatred.
- The ban implies Canada’s firm stance against hate speech, terrorism glorification, and protecting Canadian Jews, while Kneecap’s member Liam Óg Ó Hannaidh faces U.K. terrorism charges.
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Canada Bans Irish Rap Group Kneecap From Entering
Canada said Friday it will bar entry to the Irish rap band Kneecap, accusing it of supporting groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. “The group have amplified political violence and publicly displayed support for terrorist organizations such as Hezbollah and Hamas,” Parliamentary Secretary for Combating Crime Vince Gasparro said in a video message on X. “They are dangerous endorsements of violence and hate,” he said. “The members of Kneecap have been …
Madrid. Canada banned the entry into the country of the Irish rap group Kneecap, known for its pro-Palestinian activism, for allegedly promoting hate speech, inciting violence and glorifying terrorism.
Kneecap's Canadian tour has been canceled after authorities banned the Irish-language hip-hop trio citing British terrorism charges.
Kneecap vow court action after Canada ban
Belfast rap band Kneecap have vowed to take legal action after they were banned from entering Canada. The band, who have attracted controversy over their pro-Palestine activism, branded Canadian government statements about them ‘wholly untrue and deeply malicious’. The ban was announced yesterday by Canada’s Liberal MP Vince Gasparro, a parliamentary secretary, on X. Mo Chara of Kneecap performing at Electric Picnic. Pic: GMCD Mr Gasparro said …
'Support to Hamas': Canada denies entry to rap group Kneecap
Toronto: The Canadian government banned the Irish-language rap group Kneecap from the country on Friday, saying the group has endorsed political violence and terrorism. The group has faced criticism for political statements seeming to glorify militant groups like Hamas and Hezbollah. Hungary previously banned the group. Liberal lawmaker Vince Gasparro, parliamentary secretary for combating crime, said Kneecap has “publicly displayed support for …
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