Sex Pistols frontman John Lydon describes Belfast band Kneecap as his ‘enemy'
Godfather of punk John Lydon – formerly known by stage name Johnny Rotten – has hit out at Belfast rap group Kneecap, branding them as his 'enemy'.
The comments from the Sex Pistols frontman come after he was asked about the trio's recent controversy that has engulfed the band, as it was revealed last week that footage from a 2023 gig that appeared to show a band member shouting death threats towards Conservative MPs.
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- The Sun
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