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Police Investigate Kneecap for Alleged Violent Endorsements

5/2/2025

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British police are probing Northern Irish rap group Kneecap over videos purportedly endorsing banned groups Hamas and Hezbollah, and allegedly inciting violence against MPs. The group vehemently denies these accusations, claiming their words were misinterpreted. In a show of solidarity, fellow artists are rallying against what they see as an attack on creative freedom amidst the heated debate.

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British police are probing Northern Irish rap group Kneecap over videos purportedly endorsing banned groups Hamas and Hezbollah, and allegedly inciting violence against MPs. The group vehemently denies these accusations, claiming their words were misinterpreted. In a show of solidarity, fellow artists are rallying against what they see as an attack on creative freedom amidst the heated debate.