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Kneecap Faces Backlash Amid Controversial Concert Remarks

5/1/2025

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Kneecap, a band embroiled in controversy, faces fierce backlash for purportedly violent remarks during concerts, leading to condemnation from the UK government. They assert they are victims of a smear campaign, clarifying their comments were misrepresented. The band denied any support for Hamas and Hezbollah, expressed sorrow to the families of slain MPs, and criticized the UK’s involvement in the Gaza crisis.

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Kneecap, a band embroiled in controversy, faces fierce backlash for purportedly violent remarks during concerts, leading to condemnation from the UK government. They assert they are victims of a smear campaign, clarifying their comments were misrepresented. The band denied any support for Hamas and Hezbollah, expressed sorrow to the families of slain MPs, and criticized the UK’s involvement in the Gaza crisis.