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Kneecap Dropped from TRNSMT Festival Amid Controversy

5/29/2025

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Belfast hip hop trio Kneecap has been dropped from Scotland's TRNSMT festival amid police safety concerns after a member faced a terror charge for waving a Hezbollah flag. In response, the group plans a solo show on July 8, expressing frustration over their removal, insisting they didn’t choose to withdraw.

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Belfast hip hop trio Kneecap has been dropped from Scotland's TRNSMT festival amid police safety concerns after a member faced a terror charge for waving a Hezbollah flag. In response, the group plans a solo show on July 8, expressing frustration over their removal, insisting they didn’t choose to withdraw.