Earlier this summer, during London rap duoBob Vylan‘sperformance at Glastonbury Festival in England, rapper Bobby Vylan led the massive crowd in chants of “Free, free Palestine,” as well as “Death, death to the IDF [Israel Defense Forces].” The chant led to fierce backlash, resulting in Prime Minister Starmer saying at …
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On Oct. 10, the No Music for Genocide collective announced that Clairo, Lucy Dacus, Nao, and more have joined their ranks. Last month, the decentralized organization kicked off a boycott movement protesting what a United Nations commission and other organizations have deemed Israel’s genocide against Palestinians in Gaza in their …
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The Last Dinner Party have pulled out of their set at Victorious Festival in Portsmouth, England today (Aug. 23), in solidarity with the Mary Wallopers, whose set was cut short on Friday after the Irish band showed their support for Palestine. “We are outraged by the decision made to silence …
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In a brief but powerful letter, Madonna asked Pope Leo XIV to visit the Gaza Strip “before it’s too late.” In a Monday Instagram post, the pop icon called on the religious leader as attacks from Israel continue amid its war with Hamas. “Most Holy Father, please go to Gaza …
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As the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza continues to rage and claim lives, protests in support of Palestine have been growing around the world — including at concerts. On Saturday, Regina Spektor’s concert in Portland, Oregon, at Revolution Hall was disrupted after a handful of attendees yelled “Free Palestine!” and caught …
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Kneecap’s forthcoming performance in Hungary will not go ahead as the Irish band has been banned from the country for three years for posing “a national security threat.” Hungarian politician and spokesperson Zoltán Kovács announced the ban on social media on Thursday, saying Kneecap are “officially banned from entering Hungary—for …
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The British police force that began investigating the Irish rap group Kneecap after their Glastonbury Festival performance last month has backed down, per the BBC. In their set, the group doubled down on their long-time support for Palestine and their condemnation of what they’ve controversially called “genocide” by Israel in …
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The BBC has issued a formal apology following Bob Vylan‘s controversial Glastonbury performance, in which they chanted “Free, free Palestine,” and “Death, death to the IDF [Israel Defense Forces].” “We deeply regret that such offensive and deplorable behaviour appeared on the BBC and want to apologise to our viewers and …
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Bob Vylan will no longer perform at England’s Radar Festival and France’s Kave Fest as fallout from their Glastonbury Festival appearance continues. The rap duo were denounced by Glastonbury organizers for leading the crowd in chanting, “Free, free Palestine,” as well as “Death, death to the IDF” during their set …
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The British alt-rap duo Bob Vylan are the latest source responsible for backlash and outrage regarding artists speaking out about the war in Gaza. During their recent performance at the Glastonbury Festival, Bobby Vylan led the crowd in chanting, “Free, free Palestine,” as well as “Death, death to the IDF.” …
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