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Kneecap Drops Single Amid Controversy at Wide Awake Fest

5/24/2025

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Kneecap has dropped their latest single, "The Recap," just in time for their performance at London's Wide Awake festival, amidst controversy following a member's terror charge. The Belfast rap trio took a stand against Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, holding a surprise gig where they chanted "free Mo Chara" despite a heavy police presence. O hAnnaidh's court date looms on June 18.

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Kneecap has dropped their latest single, "The Recap," just in time for their performance at London's Wide Awake festival, amidst controversy following a member's terror charge. The Belfast rap trio took a stand against Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch, holding a surprise gig where they chanted "free Mo Chara" despite a heavy police presence. O hAnnaidh's court date looms on June 18.