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Kneecap Banned from London Underground Amid Controversy

7/10/2025

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Irish rap trio Kneecap has been banned from advertising on the London Underground amid fears their provocative poster might upset the public. This controversy comes on the heels of legal troubles for member Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who faces a terrorism charge, and the group's contentious political commentary on the Gaza conflict.

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Irish rap trio Kneecap has been banned from advertising on the London Underground amid fears their provocative poster might upset the public. This controversy comes on the heels of legal troubles for member Liam Og O hAnnaidh, who faces a terrorism charge, and the group's contentious political commentary on the Gaza conflict.