Rap group Kneecap's 'kill Tory MPs' footage being assessed by police
Summary
The police is looking into videos where a rap band, Kneecap, seemed to say harmful things about British lawmakers. The band also expressed support for groups that are not allowed in the UK. This has gotten the band into trouble, with their sponsor deciding not to work with them anymore.Key Facts
- Kneecap is a rap band from West Belfast.
- They were recorded at two different shows saying harmful things about British MPs and expressing support for groups not allowed in the UK.
- The videos are now being looked at by the Counter Terrorism Internet Referral Unit, a group in the police that focuses on threats on the internet.
- This band recently displayed messages about the war in Gaza at a music festival in the US.
- Because of what has happened, their sponsor and booking agent, Independent Artist Group, is not going to work with them anymore.
- The band says they are being unfairly targeted ("faced a co-ordinated smear campaign").
- Their rights to work in the US may not be valid anymore.
- The band might take legal action against the people who are trying to hurt their reputation.
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