Hungary Bans Irish Rap Group Kneecap Before Sziget Festival
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The Belfast rap group Kneecap has been banned from Hungary for three years due to allegations of engaging in anti-Semitic hate speech and supporting terrorism, which the Hungarian government considers a national security threat, leading to their exclusion from the Sziget Festival and other controversies surrounding their provocative lyrics and political stance.
- Kneecap: Belfast rap trio banned from Hungary for three years BBC
- Hungary bans Irish rap group Kneecap from entering ahead of festival performance AP News
- Rap group Kneecap banned from Hungary ahead of Sziget Festival show Reuters
- Hungary bans Irish rap group Kneecap over antisemitic remarks Ynetnews
- Hungary bans Kneecap ahead of Sziget Festival show RTE.ie
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