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Canada Bars Irish Rap Trio Over Hate Claims

9/19/2025

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Canada has denied entry to Irish rap trio Kneecap for October concerts, citing hate promotion and support for militant groups like Hamas.
MP Vince Gasparro stated the group’s actions violate Canadian law and encourage political violence.
Kneecap refuted the allegations as "wholly untrue" and threatened legal action against Gasparro.
The band claims to oppose genocide by Israel and promotes pro-Palestinian messages.
B’nai Brith Canada praised the Canadian government's decision against Kneecap.

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Canada has denied entry to Irish rap trio Kneecap for October concerts, citing hate promotion and support for militant groups like Hamas.
MP Vince Gasparro stated the group’s actions violate Canadian law and encourage political violence.
Kneecap refuted the allegations as "wholly untrue" and threatened legal action against Gasparro.
The band claims to oppose genocide by Israel and promotes pro-Palestinian messages.
B’nai Brith Canada praised the Canadian government's decision against Kneecap.