Kneecap gets a swipe from Sharon Osbourne but takes one at Rod Stewart

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The Northern Irish hip-hop group, Kneecap, who have persistently strived to preserve the Irish language despite the government’s attempts to eradicate it, often stirs up controversy. Whether this is accidental or a clever marketing tactic, it’s notable that more people might recognize their name than can identify one of their songs.

While their tracks might not be unheard of, they certainly deserve to be listened to, as the trio consisting of Mo Chara (Liam Óg Ó hAnnaidh), Móglaí Bap (Naoise Ó Cairealláin), and DJ Próvaí (J.J. Ó Dochartaigh) are exceptionally skilled at producing captivating beats and meaningful lyrics.

However, they seem to be magnets for stirring up trouble. Lately, Mo Chara found himself under a terrorism warrant in the UK due to Kneecap’s use of pro-Palestine imagery at their concerts, which is deemed illegal. Despite this, he is currently living his usual life, but for how long will that continue?

With Kneecap and Glastonbury, it got weird

Sharon Osbourne, Ozzy Osbourne’s wife and manager, isn’t fond of certain behaviors. She openly acknowledges that she can tolerate differing political opinions, but she takes issue when an artist seems to promote violence or an unpeaceful mindset.

She expressed her disappointment about Kneecap’s performance at the Glastonbury festival by saying, “I’m disappointed that Glastonbury chose to book such an unimpressive act.

Although Sharon Osbourne is entitled to her opinions, it’s not fair for her to presume that everyone else’s experience at the festival was spoiled due to the hip-hop trio performing.

It’s quite peculiar, nonetheless, that Kneecap publicly questioned Rod Stewart, who was scheduled to perform the next day, by addressing the audience and saying, “Is anyone here for Rod Stewart? Have I missed something? He’s older than Israel. Just look it up online.

It seemed that Kneecap was displeased because Stewart suggested that Nigel Farage deserves an opportunity to significantly influence the nation. While matters can be intricate, Stewart at least has consistently spoken out against the mistreatment of people in Gaza. As they often say, things can get tangled up.

Even in this bizarre gaming universe of ours, I never thought I’d find Rod Stewart squaring off with Kneecap! It’s a hilarious twist, ain’t it? You’d think music only influences our game tunes, but who knew it could stir up such unexpected drama.

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2025-07-02 15:00