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How Kneecap’s controversy shows the ongoing clash between music and politics. Story by Lee Vowell • 15m. M usic has always tried to illuminate issues in the world.
Kneecap are, regardless of where you stand on that aforementioned controversy, the perfect Glastonbury band: a trio of men who spit bars about substance use and partying, as well as colonialism ...
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 ...
Kneecap will perform at Glastonbury on Saturday afternoon as they brush off the controversy surrounding them being on the lineup and calls for them to be removed.
Kneecap made their debut performance at Coachella on April 11 DJ Provai from Irish Hip Hop trio Kneecap performs onstage during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 11, 2025.
John Lydon Discusses Kneecap Controversy: ‘Maybe They Need a Bloody Good Kneecapping!’ "You shouldn't be talking like that, you shouldn't be making enemies of your fellow human beings," the ...
Sex Pistols' John Lydon responded to the controversy surrounding Belfast hip-hop trio Kneecap during a recent interview. Sex Pistols' John Lydon Says Kneecap 'Need a Bloody Good Kneecapping' ...
Kneecap led the crowd at Glastonbury Festival in several chants of 'f-- Keir ... Despite the political controversy, Kneecap has received support from some big names in the U.K. music industry ...
At 100 Club, Kneecap debuted a new song called “The Recap” that takes aim at Kemi Badenoch, one of the UK conservatives who has been working to silence Kneecap. Per the lyrics, Badenoch’s ...
Mo Chara of Kneecap performs live. CREDIT: Joseph Okpako/Getty Images Kneecap have spoken out after controversy around their sets at Coachella, and the calls from Sharon Osbourne to revoke their ...