Overview

• Kneecap's Coachella performance included projections of anti-Israel slogans and accusations of U.S.-backed genocide in Gaza, leading to significant backlash.
• Sharon Osbourne publicly condemned the band’s actions, urging U.S. authorities to revoke their work visas, citing hate speech and alleged support for terrorist organizations.
• The Metropolitan Police referred 2024 footage of a Kneecap gig, showing pro-Hamas and pro-Hezbollah chants, to its Counter Terrorism Internet Referral Unit for legal assessment.
• Kneecap defended their actions, stating they have a responsibility to use their platform to highlight the Palestinian plight and criticizing censorship during their first Coachella set.
• The controversy has polarized public opinion, with the band sharing global messages of support while also reporting death threats and widespread criticism from political and cultural figures.