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Kneecap lead Andy Burnham and Benjamin Netanyahu chants at UK festival

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The Independent UK

Kneecap say ‘f*** Benjamin Netanyahu’ during Reading Festival headline set

The Irish hip-hop group encouraged the crowd to call the new Prime Minister a ‘w*****’

The Independent UK

Irish rappers Kneecap say ‘f*** Benjamin Netanyahu’ in Reading Festival set

With a Palestinian flag draped over the DJ deck, the trio got the crowd jumping.

Evening Standard

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CPS chief admits collapse of Kneecap rapper case was ’embarrassing’

Mo Chara was accused of displaying a flag in support of proscribed terror organisation Hezbollah at a concert

The Independent UK

Kneecap pay politically driven tribute to Trevor Dietz

The musicians took a moment during their show in Croydon to pay tribute to Dietz.

Evening Standard

Kneecap react to Starmer’s resignation with pointed ‘Slán Keir’ message

Their social media video appeared to mock Sir Keir’s time in office, juxtaposing clips of him criticising the trio

The Independent UK

Kneecap bids Starmer ‘Slán Keir’ after resignation

The group took to social media hours after Sir Keir announced he would be stepping down as Prime Minister.

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Fenian: the anti-Irish history behind Kneecap’s defiant new album title

Irish hip-hop group Kneecap recently released their latest album, called “Fenian”.

The Conversation

How a court case and their loyal fans helped to shape Kneecap’s second record, 'Fenian'

Kneecap, the Irish hip-hop group, recorded their second album, “Fenian,” while dealing with a legal battle

The Independent UK

‘Fenian’: Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap return with much more than provocation

Dismiss Kneecap as merely headline-grabbing agitators at your foolishness. WARNING: This article contains language that some people may find offensive.

Euronews

Kneecap: Fenian review – their new album is terrific, triumphant yet tortured

With strong words for Keir Starmer, the Irish rave-rap trio remain unbowed by the controversy around them – and yet this is a more ruminative record than you might expect

The Guardian - UK

Kneecap say undercover police, banned songs and Belfast politics shaped their rise

Kneecap reveal their early years were fuelled by raids, protests and controversy as they built their Irish‑language movement from West Belfast.

BANG Premier

Kneecap, Fenian review – Irish rap trio save the worst for Keir Starmer on this frenetic, bluntly political album

4/5 Fresh off the back of a highly publicised legal battle, the outspoken hip-hop group return with a record that delivers on all fronts

The Independent UK

Kneecap’s Mo Chara avoids terror trial after High Court rejects CPS appeal

Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, aka Mo Chara, will not face a terror trial after the High Court rejected an appeal by the CPS.

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Louder

"This prosecution was a legally laughable witch-hunt. Today’s decision brings this expensive circus to an end." Kneecap's Mo Chara will not face terrorism trial

"You falsely tried to label me a terrorist, while it is the British government ministers that are arming and assisting a genocide" - Mo Chara

Evening Standard

Kneecap rapper Mo Chara will not face new terror trial over 'displaying Hezbollah flag' as CPS appeal rejected

Top judges rule court decision to throw out ‘unlawful’ prosecution was correct

Evening Standard

CPS loses appeal over Kneecap rapper terror case

The case against the rapper, who performs as Mo Chara, was thrown out in September 2025.

Evening Standard

Kneecap call press conference as High Court to rule on rapper’s terror case

The High Court’s decision will be given on Wednesday, the group said.

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Evening Standard

Kneecap hit out at Keir Starmer over Gaza in new single

The band accused the Prime Minister of being ‘nothing but a Tory’ in their latest song, Liars Tale.

Louder

"It's a more sinister sound, because these are sinister times." Kneecap announce new album Fenian, share its politicised, hard-hitting punk-rave single Liars Tale

Kneecap announce UK shows around release of new album Fenian, share video for single Liars Tale

Evening Standard

Kneecap announce LP saying Sir Keir Starmer was ‘all the motivation we needed’

The group, made up of Liam Og O hAnnaidh, Naoise O Caireallain and JJ O Dochartaigh, will release a second studio album, titled Fenian, on April 24.

The Independent UK

CPS bids to overturn dismissal of terrorism case against Kneecap rapper

The case was initially thrown out in September last year by chief magistrate Paul Goldspring, who ruled the proceedings had been ‘instituted unlawfully’

Evening Standard

Kneecap back in court as CPS seeks to overturn rapper terror case dismissal

The case against Liam Og O hAnnaidh was thrown out in September last year

Evening Standard

Appeal against decision to throw out Kneecap terror case due to be heard

The case against rapper Liam Og O hAnnaidh was thrown out on technical grounds in September last year.

BANG Premier

Kneecap reveal a new album is on the way in 2026

Kneecap are planning to release a brand-new album this year.

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