The Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap has canceled its sold-out 15-date U.S. tour scheduled for October 2025, citing the proximity of a court hearing in London involving band member Mo Chara. The announcement, made via social media and reported by Pitchfork and Variety, comes as the group faces a terrorism-related charge in the United Kingdom, thrusting the band into a legal and political spotlight.
The cancellation stems from a charge against Mo Chara (Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh) for allegedly displaying a Hezbollah flag during a 2024 concert, an act prohibited under UK terrorism laws. The band, known for its provocative stance on the Israel-Hamas war, highlighted by their April 2024 Coachella performance criticizing Israel’s actions in Gaza, called the case a “witch hunt” in their statement.
Chara’s next court date is set for Sept. 25, 2025, and he was granted unconditional bail last month. Kneecap has since clarified it does not support Hezbollah or Hamas, both banned organizations in the UK. Unfortunately, it seems they were just saying what they felt they had to, because when you scroll through their X posts, it seems that they are very much in favor of terrorists.
