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Sunday World
01-05-2025
- Politics
- Sunday World
Kneecap to be investigated by counter-terrorism officers over ‘kill your MP' and ‘up Hamas' vids
The Belfast rap trio has had several gigs cancelled after video footage appeared to show one of them shouting 'up Hamas, up Hezbollah' Kneecap is being investigated by counter-terrorism police following videos allegedly showing the band calling for the deaths of MPs and shouting 'up Hamas, up Hezbollah'. The Belfast rap trio has had several gigs cancelled after video footage appeared to show one of them shouting 'up Hamas, up Hezbollah' in November last year. Kneecap Kneecap get Coachella crowd singing 'Maggie's in a Box'_duplicated Video from November 2023 also appeared to show one member of the Irish trio saying: 'The only good Tory is a dead Tory. Kill your local MP.' The group has apologised to the families of murdered MPs but claimed footage of the incident had been 'exploited and weaponised', while they also said they have 'never supported' Hamas or Hezbollah, which are both banned organisations in the UK. On Thursday, the Met Police said: 'On April 22, we were made aware of an online video believed to be from a music event in London in November 2024. 'Following this, we were made aware of a further video, believed to be from another music event in London in November 2023. 'Both videos were referred to the Counter Terrorism Internet Referral Unit for assessment by specialist officers, who have determined there are grounds for further investigation into potential offences linked to both videos. 'The investigation is now being carried out by officers from the Met's Counter Terrorism Command and inquiries remain ongoing at this time.' In a statement posted on Instagram, the group, comprising Liam Og O Hannaidh, Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh, addressed the families of MPs David Amess and Jo Cox saying 'we never intended to cause you hurt', and that they 'reject any suggestion that we would seek to incite violence against any MP or individual'.
Yahoo
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Kneecap lead Coachella crowd in anti-Margaret Thatcher chant
Kneecap took time out of their Coachella set earlier today to lead the crowd in a raucous rendition of a chant aimed at former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. The Irish rap group were joined by full-throated audience participation as they sang 'Maggie's in a Box' to the tune of KC and the Sunshine Band's 1983 hit 'Give It Up.' The trio - Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí - are longstanding critics of the former Conservative leader, who died in 2013. In an interview with PoliticsJoe last year they were confronted with a social media post that stated: 'Mrs Thatcher will be remembered long after Kneecap are forgotten.' Móglaí Bap responded: 'That's true. She'll be remembered as a c***.' Mo Chara added: 'She'll be remembered as a brutal b******.' The group have a significant following in the United States, particularly after the success of their BAFTA-winning biopic. The film depicted their rise to fame and how they strived to bring the Irish language to a younger generation. In a four-star review, The Independent critic Clarisse Loughrey called the film a 'sweary, crude and brilliantly political Irish comedy.' After winning the BAFTA for outstanding British debut in February, Kneecap director Rich Peppiatt dedicated the award to those who are fighting to 'have their homeland respected'. "Everyone should have their language respected, their culture respected,' he added. 'This award is dedicated to everyone out there who's fighting that fight.' Earlier in the day at Coachella, Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong made a surprise appearance with The Go-Gos, joining the reunited band for an exuberant performance of their 1984 single 'Head Over Heels'. Green Day will headline the Saturday night of the festival in Indio, California tomorrow. Attendees at this year's festival had earlier complained about long queues and a lack of facilities, branding the experience of arriving at Coachella as 'worse than Fyre Festival.' In addition to Kneecap and The Go-Go's, today will also see a headline set from Lady Gaga, who returns at the top of the bill after headlining the festival in 2017, and performances from Missy Elliott, rising pop star Benson Boone, The Marías, White Lotus star and BLACKPINK member LISA, The Prodigy, Parcels, Mustard, and Mau P. Those not attending the festival in person can livestream performances on Coachella's YouTube channel or via the new Coachella Livestream app, beginning at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET each day.
The Independent
12-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Independent
Kneecap lead Coachella crowd in anti-Margaret Thatcher chant
Kneecap took time out of their Coachella set earlier today to lead the crowd in a raucous rendition of a chant aimed at former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher. The Irish rap group were joined by full-throated audience participation as they sang 'Maggie's in a Box' to the tune of KC and the Sunshine Band's 1983 hit 'Give It Up.' The trio - Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí - are longstanding critics of the former Conservative leader, who died in 2013. In an interview with PoliticsJoe last year they were confronted with a social media post that stated: 'Mrs Thatcher will be remembered long after Kneecap are forgotten.' Móglaí Bap responded: 'That's true. She'll be remembered as a c***.' Mo Chara added: 'She'll be remembered as a brutal b******.' The group have a significant following in the United States, particularly after the success of their BAFTA-winning biopic. The film depicted their rise to fame and how they strived to bring the Irish language to a younger generation. After winning the BAFTA for outstanding British debut in February, Kneecap director Rich Peppiatt dedicated the award to those who are fighting to 'have their homeland respected'. "Everyone should have their language respected, their culture respected,' he added. 'This award is dedicated to everyone out there who's fighting that fight.' Green Day will headline the Saturday night of the festival in Indio, California tomorrow. Attendees at this year's festival had earlier complained about long queues and a lack of facilities, branding the experience of arriving at Coachella as 'worse than Fyre Festival.' In addition to Kneecap and The Go-Go's, today will also see a headline set from Lady Gaga, who returns at the top of the bill after headlining the festival in 2017, and performances from Missy Elliott, rising pop star Benson Boone, The Marías, White Lotus star and BLACKPINK member LISA, The Prodigy, Parcels, Mustard, and Mau P. Those not attending the festival in person can livestream performances on Coachella's YouTube channel or via the new Coachella Livestream app, beginning at 4 p.m. PT/7 p.m. ET each day.
