Belfast rap group Kneecap wins discrimination case against UK government
A funding award of £15,000 to the band was blocked by former Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch.
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Kneecap are an Irish hip hop trio from West Belfast, Northern Ireland, composed of Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh, Naoise Ó Caireallain and J.J. Ó Dochartaigh, with the stage-names of Mo Chara, Móglaí Bap and DJ Próvaí respectively. They rap in a mixture of English and Irish and their lyrics often contain Irish republican themes. Their first single "C.E.A.R.T.A." was released in 2017, followed by their debut album 3CAG, in 2018. Their second album Fine Art was released in 2024 and a biographical film about the group was released later the same year.
A funding award of £15,000 to the band was blocked by former Business Secretary Kemi Badenoch.