How Kneecap’s controversy shows the ongoing clash between music and politics. Story by Lee Vowell • 15m. M usic has always tried to illuminate issues in the world.

As the controversy surrounding Belfast hip-hop trio Kneecap continues to swirl, former Sex Pistols vocalist John Lydon has weighed in on the debate. Lydon, who fronted the pioneering U.K. punk ...

Kneecap made their debut performance at Coachella on April 11 DJ Provai from Irish Hip Hop trio Kneecap performs onstage during the 2025 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 11, 2025.

Kneecap are, regardless of where you stand on that aforementioned controversy, the perfect Glastonbury band: a trio of men who spit bars about substance use and partying, as well as colonialism ...

John Lydon Discusses Kneecap Controversy: ‘Maybe They Need a Bloody Good Kneecapping!’ "You shouldn't be talking like that, you shouldn't be making enemies of your fellow human beings," the ...

Kneecap will perform at Glastonbury on Saturday afternoon as they brush off the controversy surrounding them being on the lineup and calls for them to be removed.

Sex Pistols' John Lydon responded to the controversy surrounding Belfast hip-hop trio Kneecap during a recent interview. Sex Pistols' John Lydon Says Kneecap 'Need a Bloody Good Kneecapping' ...

Kneecap: Rap group are no strangers to controversy, but is this time different? 29 April 2025. Share Save. Mark Savage. Music Correspondent. Share Save. Getty Images.

Rap group Kneecap is being investigated by counter-terrorism police following videos allegedly showing a band member calling for the deaths of MPs and shouting “up Hamas, up Hezbollah”.

At 100 Club, Kneecap debuted a new song called “The Recap” that takes aim at Kemi Badenoch, one of the UK conservatives who has been working to silence Kneecap. Per the lyrics, Badenoch’s ...

Kneecap led the crowd at Glastonbury Festival in several chants of 'f-- Keir ... Despite the political controversy, Kneecap has received support from some big names in the U.K. music industry like ...