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Decapitated King George V Head Joins Hip Hop Stage

3/17/2025

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In a shocking twist, the severed head of Melbourne's King George V statue, decapitated during anti-colonial protests in June 2024, made a surprising cameo on stage with Northern Irish hip hop group Kneecap. This bizarre moment highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding colonial memorials, as police continue their search for the missing head amidst a wave of similar acts.

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In a shocking twist, the severed head of Melbourne's King George V statue, decapitated during anti-colonial protests in June 2024, made a surprising cameo on stage with Northern Irish hip hop group Kneecap. This bizarre moment highlights the ongoing tensions surrounding colonial memorials, as police continue their search for the missing head amidst a wave of similar acts.