Kneecap suffer setback in legal battle against Canadian MP
The case relates to comments by the MP, including allegations that the group supported terrorist organisations. Kneecap’s attempt to begin defamation proceedings against Canadian politician Vince Gasparro has hit a roadblock in the Irish courts. The Irish-language rap group from Belfast asked the Irish court for permission to serve Gasparro with legal papers in Canada, […]
1 month ago
Kneecap announce surprise Irish gigs happening this month
The announcement comes as the band could make history this evening. Northern Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap has announced that they will play two gigs in Cork this month to promote their new album, Fenian. The group will play two “album launch parties” at the Savoy Cork venue on 26 May, one at 6.30pm and the […]
5 months ago
Kneecap release short film with major Irish stars for powerful new single
The rap trio’s new album is out this week. The video for Kneecap’s newest song, ‘Irish Goodbye’. paints a raw portrait of generational trauma. While the Belfast trio are not exactly known for holding back, the latest single from their upcoming album Fenian (out on 1 May) hits in a completely different way. The track, […]
6 months ago
Terrorism charges against Kneecap for ‘kill your MP’ comments to be dropped
The Met Police confirmed the news Terrorism charges against Kneecap for alleged “kill your MP” comments have been dropped, the Metropolitan Police have confirmed. The charge relates to alleged comments by the Belfast band calling for the death of Conservative MPs. A video surfaced in April this year claiming to show a member of the […]
1 year ago
Bob Vylan slams BBC during Glastonbury set as it’s aired live on iPlayer
They showed solidarity with Kneecap. Bob Vylan slammed the BBC during their Glastonbury set and showed solidarity with Kneecap, whos set is not being aired live on iPlayer. In between songs, the frontman said: “We are seeing some f****d up things happening in the world; we are seeing the UK and the US be complicit […]
1 year ago
Kneecap and Ireland snubbed at Oscars as full list of nominees announced
There were a couple of big surprise nominations. Despite having been shortlisted in two categories, the Irish movie Kneecap failed to secure any nominations at this year’s Oscars. The Irish-language comedy-drama about and starring the Belfast-based hip-hop trio of the same name has been critically acclaimed and has been nominated for and won several major […]
1 year ago