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Sharon Osbourne urges feds to yank Irish rap group Kneecap’s US visas following anti-Israel Coachella set

April 23, 2025
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Sharon Osbourne urges feds to yank Irish rap group Kneecap’s US visas following anti-Israel Coachella set
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Sharon Osbourne urged the feds to yank the US visas of an Irish rap group that launched into an anti-Israel tirade on the Coachella stage Saturday before a backdrop reading “F–k Israel Free Palestine.”

The British TV personality, 72, slammed the West Belfast group Kneecap for projecting “hate speech” and supporting “terrorist organizations” at the popular Southern California music festival – where the former “X Factor” judge said “aggressive” political rhetoric doesn’t belong.

“Kneecap, an Irish rap group, took their performance to a different level by incorporating aggressive political statements,” Osbourne said in a long rant posted Tuesday to X, where she cited music as a source of unification and “an escape” during a time of “significant unrest.”

Sharon Osbourne, 72, slammed Irish rap group Kneecap for projecting hate speech at Coachella.
Sharon Osbourne, 72, slammed Irish rap group Kneecap for projecting hate speech at Coachella. Snorlax / MEGA

“Their actions included projections of anti-Israel messages and hate speech, and this band openly support terrorist organizations. This behavior raises concerns about the appropriateness of their participation in such a festival and further shows they are booked to play in the USA,” Osbourne, the wife of rocker Ozzy Osbourne, continued. 

“I urge you to join me in advocating for the revocation of Kneecap’s work visa.”

During their set, Kneecap – which openly supported the “Palestinian struggle” a day after Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023 invasion of Israel that killed about 1,200 people, including 364 who were slaughtered at the Nova music festival – performed in front of a backdrop that read, “F–k Israel Free Palestine.”

“They’re bombing them from the skies. If you’re not calling it a genocide, what the f–k are you calling it?” band member Mo Chara said to raucous cheers.
“They’re bombing them from the skies. If you’re not calling it a genocide, what the f–k are you calling it?” band member Mo Chara said to raucous cheers. Getty Images for Coachella

The band, which also supported a book celebrating Hezbollah leader Hassan Nasrallah, led “Free, free Palestine” chants as band member Mo Chara sported a keffiyeh scarf – a symbol of Palestinian identity.

“They’re bombing them from the skies. If you’re not calling it genocide, what the f–k are you calling it?” Mo Chara said to raucous cheers, while a screen behind the band read, “The US government arms and funds Israel despite their war crimes.”

Kneecap spewed anti-Israel rhetoric on stage at Coachella Saturday — with a “f–k Israel, free Palestine” display.
Kneecap spewed anti-Israel rhetoric on stage at Coachella Saturday — with a “f–k Israel, free Palestine” display. X/KNEECAP

While Nova survivors voiced their outrage, grief and devastation to The Post over the hateful outburst, Osbourne also blasted festival organizer, Goldenvoice, for allowing Kneecap to perform a week after the band led anti-Margaret Thatcher chants on stage during the festival’s first weekend.

The band’s live-stream was reportedly cut when they initiated the crowd in their political jeering’s.

“Reports indicate that Goldenvoice was unaware of Kneecap’s political intentions when they were booked,” Osbourne said.

Osbourne called for the band's visas to be revoked following their controversial performance Saturday.
Osbourne called for the band’s visas to be revoked following their controversial performance Saturday. X/KNEECAP

“However, after witnessing their performance during the first weekend, allowing them to perform again the following weekend suggests support of their rhetoric and a lack of due diligence.”

Watchdog groups previously told The Post they tried to warn Coachella owners from platforming the problematic pro-terror band – who reportedly call themselves “republican hoods” and waved a yellow Hezbollah flag on stage during a November 2024 London concert.

The pro-terror group came up in support for Palestine after Hamas' Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.
The pro-terror group came up in support for Palestine after Hamas’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel. Getty Images

Osbourne also slapped back at claims Goldenvoice was “blindsided” by Kneecap’s performance.

“I know for a fact that certain people in the industry had written to Goldenvoice, airing their concerns around the booking of Kneecap,” Osbourne alleged in her X post.

“Coachella 2025 will be remembered as a festival that compromised its moral and spiritual integrity. Goldenvoice, the festival organized, facilitated this by allowing artists to use the Coachella stage as a platform for political expression.”

Reps for Kneecap and Goldenvoice did not immediately respond to The Post’s request for comment.

The post Sharon Osbourne urges feds to yank Irish rap group Kneecap’s US visas following anti-Israel Coachella set appeared first on New York Post.

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