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Canada Urged to Ban Controversial Irish Rap Group

7/15/2025

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The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs is calling on Canada to block Irish rap group Kneecap and English punk rap duo Bob Vylan from entering the country after their contentious performances at Glastonbury Festival. With investigations into hate speech underway, Canadian officials and Indigenous leaders are rallying for decisive action as Kneecap's October performance approaches.

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The Centre for Israel and Jewish Affairs is calling on Canada to block Irish rap group Kneecap and English punk rap duo Bob Vylan from entering the country after their contentious performances at Glastonbury Festival. With investigations into hate speech underway, Canadian officials and Indigenous leaders are rallying for decisive action as Kneecap's October performance approaches.