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Kneecap Projects Pro-Palestinian Slogans at Coachella After Censorship Claims

The Irish rap trio used their second festival set and a Twitch livestream to amplify their message, criticizing Israel and U.S. support while drawing parallels to Irish struggles.

INDIO, CALIFORNIA - APRIL 18: (FOR EDITORIAL USE ONLY) Members of the band Kneecap including Mo Chara and Moglai Bap perform onstage during Day 1 of Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival on April 18, 2025 in Indio, California. (Photo by Scott Dudelson/Getty Images for Coachella)
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Overview

  • Kneecap displayed slogans such as 'F**k Israel, Free Palestine' and 'Israel is committing genocide against the Palestinian people' during their second Coachella set on April 18, 2025.
  • The group alleged that their pro-Palestinian visuals and chants were cut from the livestream of their first Coachella performance the previous weekend.
  • To counter alleged censorship, social media personality Hasan Piker joined the trio on stage to livestream their second set via Twitch, ensuring their message reached a wider audience.
  • Lead vocalist Mo Chara compared Palestinian experiences to Irish oppression, emphasizing the unique challenges Palestinians face, including bombings and displacement.
  • Kneecap's activism builds on a history of pro-Palestinian efforts, including raising nearly £100,000 for a refugee gym in Gaza, and continues to spark discussions on free speech at cultural events.