Overview

• Kneecap used their Coachella performance to project anti-Israel messages, including 'Israel is committing genocide' and 'Free Palestine,' leading to widespread criticism.
• Sharon Osbourne called for the revocation of the group's U.S. work visas, accusing them of supporting terrorist organizations and spreading hate.
• The Simon Wiesenthal Center condemned the performance, inviting Kneecap to discuss the impacts of their actions while others raised concerns over potential censorship during the livestream.
• Counter-terrorism authorities are investigating a video allegedly showing a band member endorsing Hamas and Hezbollah during a 2024 London concert.
• Kneecap parted ways with their booking agency, Independent Artist Group, as they continue to defend their actions and navigate the controversy.