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Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Rap duo Bob Vylan climb the charts after Glastonbury controversy
Punk group Bob Vylan has surged to the top of the UK charts despite pushback from governments, as fans and other musicians express support for their anti-genocide message As the saying goes: all press is good press. Despite (or perhaps because of) Bob Vylan's highly controversial Glastonbury performance, the rap duo surged to the top spot on the UK's Official Hip Hop and R&B Albums Chart with their 2024 record Humble As The Sun. This comes after the punk group had their US visas revoked after frontman Bobby Vylan led the Glastonbury crowd through a 'Death to the IDF' chant. Both Radar Festival in the UK and France's Kave Fest also pulled the act from their line-up following the uproar. The BBC has since stated that they regret broadcasting "deeply regret" broadcasting "such offensive and deplorable behaviour". However, the sentiment hasn't been shared by everyone. Multiple prominent artists, including Massive Attack and Amyl & The Sniffers, have spoken out in support of the rap group. Upon news of their chart success, Bob Vylan took to X: 'Ban Bob Vylan? The people said 'Nah'. We need artists that speak up. Our album 'Humble As The Sun' is back in the charts and, as an independent band releasing music on our own label, it shows the power of the people. You can't get dropped if you own the label. Thank you all!' Their comment section was filled with support from fans. One said: 'The people resonate with what's real, you will gain more from representing the majority interest than you ever will being a sell out…' 'Thank you! Can't believe we need to explain this to people, but the vast majority of people living on this planet are indeed anti-genocide,' a second added. 'I'm buying some of your music just off general principle!' another wrote. Another commenter also suggested that the pushback against the group had the opposite of its intended effect. They said: "You didn't get silenced. You got more famous. Up until 2 weeks ago I had no clue who you were now I have your album." Kneecap, who have received similar criticism over their vocal support for Palestine, have also seen chart success, with their debut album Fine Art reaching number five. The BBC refused to livestream the Belfast rap trio during their Glastonbury set and instead played an edited version of the clip on their iPlayer. This came after Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh (stage name Mo Chara) was charged with terrorism over allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag at a London gig last year. However, as with Bob Vylan, many other artists were vocal in their support for the group and their message. Posted to Instagram stories, the Australian group Amyl & The Sniffers wrote: 'The British media in a frenzy about Bob Vylan and Kneecap but artists all weekend at Glastonbury from pop to rock to rap to punk to DJs spoke up onstage and there were toned of flags on every streamed set.' They added: 'Trying to make it look like just a couple of isolated incidents and a couple of 'bad bands' so it appears the public isn't as anti-genocide as it is, and trying to make it look like Bob and Kneecap are one-offs, instead of that the status quo has shifted majorly and that people are concerned and desperate for our governments to listen.' Help us improve our content by completing the survey below. We'd love to hear from you!
Extra.ie
07-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Bob Vylan and KNEECAP top charts after Glastonbury sets
Rap duo Bob Vylan have climbed to the No. 1 spot on the UK's Official Hip Hop and R&B Albums Chart with their 2024 record Humble As The Sun, following their controversial Glastonbury set. The UK group have been dropped from multiple festivals and has had their visas revoked by the US following their Glastonbury performance, during which frontman Bobby Vylan led the crowd in 'death to the IDF' and 'free Palestine' chants. While the BBC have claimed that they 'deeply regret' broadcasting 'such offensive and deplorable behaviour', multiple bands have spoken out in support of Bob Vylan, while also urging the media to redirect their attention to the ongoing genocide in Gaza. Despite the ongoing controversy, Bob Vylan's 2024 album Humble As The Sun has topped the latest UK Hip Hop and R&B albums chart. It also ranks at No.7 on the Official Album Downloads Chart and No.8 on the Official Independent Albums Chart. The group took to X to celebrate their success: Ban Bob Vylan? The people said 'Nah'. We need artists that speak up. Our album 'Humble As The Sun' is back in the charts and, as an independent band releasing music on our own label, it shows the power of the people. You can't get dropped if you own the label. Thank you all! — Bob Vylan (@BobbyVylan) July 6, 2025 'Ban Bob Vylan? The people said, Nah. We need artists that speak up. Our album Humble As The Sun is back in the charts, and as an independent band releasing music on our own label, it shows the power of the people. You can't get dropped if you own the label,' their post reads. Elsewhere on the Official Hip Hop and R&B Albums Chart, KNEECAP has also scored a big week following their own much-discussed Glastonbury set with their debut album Fine Art jumping up to No.5.
Roya News
06-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Roya News
Bob Vylan tops charts amid backlash over pro-Palestine stance
British punk-rap duo Bob Vylan have reclaimed the number one spot on the UK Hip Hop and R&B Albums Chart with their latest release Humble As The Sun, despite facing mounting backlash over their outspoken political views. The duo, known for their raw lyrics and activism, recently sparked controversy at the Glastonbury Festival after chanting against the 'Israeli' military on stage. The move led to a huge wave of support as well as consequences, including reported visa bans to the United States, festival cancellations, and public criticism. In a tweet celebrating their chart success, Bob Vylan wrote: "Ban Bob Vylan? The people said 'Nah'. We need artists that speak up... You can't get dropped if you own the label. Thank you all!" Ban Bob Vylan? The people said 'Nah'. We need artists that speak up. Our album 'Humble As The Sun' is back in the charts and, as an independent band releasing music on our own label, it shows the power of the people. You can't get dropped if you own the label. Thank you all! — Bob Vylan (@BobbyVylan) July 6, 2025 The group releases music independently through their own label, a fact they highlighted as a sign of creative freedom and resilience. Their return to the top of the charts signals continued support from a dedicated fan base, even as the music industry and media wrestle with the political dimensions of artistic expression.
