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Kneecap rapper Mo Chara, facing U.K. terror charges over his pro-Palestinian activism, might soon headline a sold-out U.S. tour

JL;DR SUMMARY The Irish rap group Kneecap, known for their outspoken pro-Palestinian stance, is caught in a legal and political storm as member Mo Chara faces terrorism charges in the UK for displaying a Hezbollah flag. A way out west there was a fella, fella I want to tell you about, fella by the name of Jeff Lebowski. At least, that was the handle his lovin' parents gave him, but he never had much use for it himself. This Lebowski, he called himself the Dude. Now, Dude, that's a name no one would self-apply where I come from. But then, there was a lot about the Dude that didn't make a whole lot of sense to me. And a lot about where he lived, likewise. But then again, maybe that's why I found the place s'durned innarestin'.

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Israel Palestine ConflictHezbollahFree SpeechPro Palestinian ActivismLegal ControversyKneecapMo CharaTerror ChargesConcert Tours

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New York City, New York, United States
"At Pier 17 in Manhattan, a three-story digital marquee recently advertised a stacked program of shows slated throughout this summer and fall."
Coachella, California, United States
"In April, Kneecap performed at the Coachella musical festival in Californias Colorado Desert , where they displayed the words Fk Israel Free Palestine on stage."
Nashville, Tennessee, United States
"One venue, the Brooklyn Bowl in Nashville which has a sold-out Kneecap performance scheduled for Oct. 4, responded got it but did not elaborate."
London, United Kingdom
"as one band member, Mo Chara, faces terrorism charges in London over wearing a Hezbollah flag during a performance in London in November 2024."
Glastonbury, England, United Kingdom
"meaning that he will be able to perform at the Glastonbury Festival in England this week unless the government somehow intervenes."
Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
"Last month, their planned performance on July 11 at the TRNSMT music festival in Glasgow was cancelled due to safety concerns aired by police."
Cornwall, United Kingdom
"The group also had a performance scheduled for July 4 cancelled at Cornwalls Eden Sessions."
Barcelona, Spain
"Earlier this month, Fontaines D.C. projected the all-caps message Israel is committing genocide on stage at the Primavera Sound music festival in Barcelona."

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