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Kneecap’s “Fenian” Leads UK Chart, Near No. 1

5/7/2026

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Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap’s album “Fenian” tops the midweek UK album chart and may reach Number One.
It is within 3,000 units of Melanie C’s “Sweat” and Michael Jackson’s “The Essential”.
NME gave “Fenian” four-and-a-half stars, calling it solid, progressive and fearless.
After a court dismissed charges against rapper Mo Chara for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag on March 11, he said the case did not affect the album.

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Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap’s album “Fenian” tops the midweek UK album chart and may reach Number One.
It is within 3,000 units of Melanie C’s “Sweat” and Michael Jackson’s “The Essential”.
NME gave “Fenian” four-and-a-half stars, calling it solid, progressive and fearless.
After a court dismissed charges against rapper Mo Chara for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag on March 11, he said the case did not affect the album.