Irish language band Kneecap barred from Canada over UK terror charges
Published: 9/19/2025

Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap banned from Canada over UK terror charges, including alleged support for Hezbollah. Canadian officials deemed their statements contrary to Canadian values and supportive of terrorist organizations. Kneecap plans legal action against the ban, while facing backlash for their pro-Palestinian advocacy. Despite the controversy, the band remains in the spotlight, with a rise to fame that inspired a Bafta-winning film starring Michael Fassbender.