The Irish hip-hop trio Kneecap has become the center of a significant controversy following their provocative performance at a recent festival, where they made comments perceived as supporting militant groups Hamas and Hezbollah and called for violence against politicians. This prompted a police investigation and condemnation from various political leaders and organizations. Despite facing backlash, including the cancellation of their concerts and calls for their removal from festival lineups, Kneecap has received support from a number of prominent musicians advocating for their freedom of expression. The situation escalated further when the daughter of a murdered UK MP publicly urged the group to apologize. The controversy raises questions regarding the boundaries of protest music and the implications of freedom of speech in artistic expression.