Canada bans Irish rap group Kneecap from entering the country

Published September 20, 2025 2:50pm ET



TORONTO (AP) — The Canadian government banned the Irish-language rap group Kneecap from the country Friday, saying the group has endorsed political violence and terrorism.

The group has faced criticism for political statements seeming to glorify militant groups like Hamas and HezbollahHungary previously banned the group.

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