They shouted 'Up Hamas' on stage, called for Tory MPs to be killed and championed the IRA - yet they're lionised by the BBC and were given £1.6m of public money... So why are Irish rappers Kneecap STILL set to play Glastonbury?

The band has been accused of using IRA paraphernalia to make violent republicanism appear cool to a generation lucky enough to be born after the horrific slaughter of the Troubles.

May 2, 2025 - 23:09
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They shouted 'Up Hamas' on stage, called for Tory MPs to be killed and championed the IRA - yet they're lionised by the BBC and were given £1.6m of public money... So why are Irish rappers Kneecap STILL set to play Glastonbury?
The band has been accused of using IRA paraphernalia to make violent republicanism appear cool to a generation lucky enough to be born after the horrific slaughter of the Troubles.