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Ever since Kneecap spoke out loudly against Israel’s campaign of genocide and starvation in Gaza at their Coachella set earlier this year, the Belfast rap group has faced what they call a “coordinated smear campaign.” UK authorities have charged group member Mo Chara with a terror offense for displaying a Hezbollah flag at a London show last year. Sharon Osbourne called for their visas to be revoked. Kneecap shows in Germany have been canceled, and they’ve been dropped from Glasgow’s TRNSMT festival. They’ve parted ways with their booking agency. Later this month, they’re scheduled to play Glastonbury, the UK’s biggest festival. But Glastonbury has faced behind-the-scenes pressure to drop them, as well.
